Air Fryer French Toast

Learn how to make perfect air fryer French toast using simple ingredients. Crisp on the outside and moist in the middle, it’s a weekend family breakfast.

Key Ingredients

• Bread. I prefer using thicker slices of fresh bread because they hold onto the custard filling much better than thinner slices. Texas toast or brioche bread are both fabulous options. If I ever have sourdough bread, I often use that too (similar to our sourdough French toast!).
• Eggs. Room temperature and large ones. 
• Milk. I typically use whole milk, but almond milk, oat milk, or non-dairy options all work. 
• Sugar. I don’t add much sugar to the batter because I serve it with powdered sugar, fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries), and maple syrup. If you prefer overly sweet French toast, adjust accordingly. 
• Vanilla extract. A must for any good French toast and adds some lovely flavor.
• Cinnamon. The non-negotiable spice.

How to make air fryer French toast

I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Prep: Preheat the air fryer to 180C/350F. Grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

Make the custard: Start by mixing the eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar in a shallow bowl.

Dip the bread: Dip each slice of bread in the custard mixture. Ensure each side soaks for 10 seconds.

Air fry:  Place slices of the soaked bread into the basket. Cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Serve: Finally, remove the cooked French toast and add powdered sugar, berries, and maple syrup on top before serving.

Arman’s recipe tips

• Don’t oversoak the bread in the egg mixture because it will start falling apart while cooking.
• If you use thinner slices of bread, insert a toothpick to hold everything in place, then discard it when you are ready to eat it.
• For even crispier French toast, spray some oil on the bread’s exterior and sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top.
• If I’m making a big batch for breakfast, I like to cook the French toast in batches to ensure they all cook evenly and completely. 
• Make an air fryer French toast casserole by baking everything in a dish instead of individual slices. If you do choose to do this, I recommend using stale bread or challah bread, as they both soak up more of the custard, which is key for a casserole.

More easy air fryer recipes

• Air fryer Biscuits
• Air fryer bagels
• Air fryer Sausage links
• Air fryer turkey bacon
• Air fryer bacon

Originally published December 2022, updated and republished May 2024