Air fryer french toast sticks are simple to make and are easy for little hands to enjoy! Made with gluten-free bread combined with eggs, milk, and vanilla.
Our French toast sticks recipe turns any weekday breakfast or weekend brunch into a meal to remember. Serve with butter and maple syrup or opt for any other delicious topping (suggestions shared below!).
For more gluten-free breakfast favorites, check out Dairy Free Waffles, Almond Milk Pancakes, Dairy Free Breakfast Casserole and Avocado Toast For Kids.
Air Fryer French Toast
You may be wondering… can you really air fry bread? We too were a bit hesitant, but we are so glad we tried it out. Now, we cannot wait for you to try air fryer french toast!
These French toast sticks are crispy on the outside with a soft and moist inside. The perfect balance!
Learn how to make French toast sticks in just a few simple steps with minimal ingredients. Then, top with all your favorites. Everything from fresh berries to maple syrup, honey to powdered sugar, you can make this recipe your own.
If on the search for more gluten free French toast recipes, we know you’ll have fun making Gluten Free French Toast, Make-Ahead French Toast Casserole and French Toast Muffins.
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices gluten-free thick bread
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ✅
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Place the bread onto a cutting board and carefully cut into wide strips. Place into a large shallow bowl.
Whisk the liquid ingredients
In a mixing bowl with a spout, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla. Pour over the prepared bread, turning to fully coat.
Let the bread sit in the milk mixture for at least 10 minutes – 30 minutes.
Air fry the French toast
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Place the French toast strips onto the air fryer tray. Cook for 3 minutes, flip, then cook for an additional 3 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve
Serve hot with maple syrup and fresh fruit.
French Toast Toppings
- Maple syrup
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Banana slices
- Honey
- Caramelized peaches
- Toasted pecans or walnuts
- Chopped apples
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate drizzle
- Jelly or jam
- Cinnamon
How To Serve French Toast
Along with French toast, we look forward to making Fruit Salad With Watermelon, Over Hard Eggs, Turkey Bacon in the Oven and Frozen Hashbrowns to serve with this recipe.
Other breakfast recipes to consider serving with French toast include Homemade Boil In the Bag Omelets, Hash Brown Egg Cups, Banana Overnight Oats, Gluten Free Breakfast Muffins, Blueberry Spinach Smoothie and Gluten Free Banana Muffins.
We also encourage you to feature this recipe not only at breakfast but dinner! It’ll be an excellent meal the next time your family is craving breakfast for dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only 6 minutes, flipping the French toast halfway to crisp each side. Add an additional 2 minutes to the cooking time if you prefer extra crispy French toast.
If the sticks are soggy after air frying, you likely oversoak the bread. Do not let the sticks sit in the milk mixture for more than 30 minutes.
A gluten free brioche, sourdough or French bread are going to be the top best options because of the thickness and crusty exterior.
Store leftover French toast sticks in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months once completely cooled.
Reheat in a preheated air fryer or in the microwave in 15-second intervals until hot.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- You want to cut the bread into wide stripes (width of 2-3 fingers) for French toast.
- Use almond, oat, coconut or soy milk to turn this recipe dairy free.
- Try dipping the sticks in maple syrup instead of drizzling on the top for a fun change.
- Wash any fresh fruit prior to tossing on the top of French toast.
Even More Breakfast Recipes
- Camping Breakfast Burrito
- Gluten Free Breakfast Sandwich
- Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- DIY Instant Oatmeal Packets
- Apple Cinnamon Pancake Recipe
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes
- Cowboy Breakfast Skillet
- Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donut Holes
- Dairy Free Quiche
- Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
Ingredients
- 4 slices gluten-free thick bread
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ✅
Instructions
- ⭐️Prep the bread. Place the bread onto a cutting board and carefully cut into wide strips. Place into a large shallow bowl.4 slices gluten-free thick bread
- Whisk the liquid ingredients. In a mixing bowl with a spout, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla. Pour over the prepared bread, turning to fully coat. Let the bread sit in the milk mixture for at least 10 minutes – 30 minutes.1/4 cup milk, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⭐️Air fry the french toast. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Place the french toast strips onto the air fryer tray. Cook for 3 minutes, flip, then cook for an additional 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve. Serve hot with maple syrup and fresh fruit.
Notes
Tips
- Flip halfway through cooking to crisp each side
- Do not let the sticks sit in the milk mixture for more than 30 minutes or the sticks may be soggy once air fried.
- Use oat, coconut, soy or almond milk to turn this recipe dairy free
Storage Instructions
Store leftover French toast sticks in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months once completely cooled.Reheating Instructions
Reheat in a preheated air fryer or in the microwave in 15-second intervals until hot. CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination. The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.Nutrition
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