With just a few minutes of prep and 8 minutes in the air fryer, you’ll be enjoying these delicious French toast bites! A fun weekend breakfast for kids and adults alike.
Why this recipe works
French toast makes you feel like you are eating dessert for breakfast. Making these sweet bite-sized breakfast treats is easy to do and takes almost no time at all in the air fryer!
Related: Try our amazing air fryer chicken nuggets!
Ingredients you will need
How to Make Air Fryer French Toast Bites
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- In a large mixing bowl, stir to combine sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cut the bread into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk the egg and mix in the buttermilk, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and maple extract.
- Add the bread cubes to the egg mixture and stir to evenly coat all pieces.
- Use non-stick spray or foil in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking. Place bread into the air fryer.
- Set heat to 350 F and cook for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove french toast bites from the air fryer and immediately add to the bowl of cinnamon sugar. Toss to coat.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can make French toast sticks instead of bites. Simply cut them into strips instead of squares. Cook them for the same amount of time at the same temp.
We’ve used cinnamon raisin bread, but you can use any thick sliced bread you like.
These air fryer french toast bites are simple to make and taste delicious! This is a fun recipe that kids can help make as well!
More French Toast Recipes
- French Toast Casserole
- Strawberries and Cream Stuffed French Toast
- Homemade Freezer French Toast Sticks
Try making these with our Homemade Amish White Bread
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Air Fryer French Toast Bites
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Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
French Toast Bites
- 12 slices cinnamon raisin bread 1 loaf
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp maple extract
- Powdered sugar & maple syrup optional garnish
Before You Begin
- You can make French toast sticks instead of bites. Simply cut them into strips instead of squares. Cook the same temp and time.
- We’ve used cinnamon raisin bread, but you can use any thick sliced bread you like.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir to combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cut the bread into 1-inch bite-sized pieces, about 9 squares per slice.
- Whisk the egg and mix in the buttermilk, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and maple extract.
- Add the bread squares to the egg mixture and stir to evenly coat all pieces.
- Use non-stick spray or foil in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking. Place bread into the air fryer.
- Set heat to 350 F and cook for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove french toast bites from the air fryer and immediately add to the bowl of cinnamon sugar. Toss to coat.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
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Tami says
Hi Amanda,
It looks like you are using a NuWave air fryer. I am on my second one. I haven’t found another brand I love as much!
Thanks for the French Toast recipe.
Tami