Name: Air-Fryer French Toast Bites
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 large servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 2 tablespoons milk of choice; 1 tbsp pure maple syrup; 0.25 tsp salt; 6 ounces hearty white bread day; 1 tsp cinnamon; avocado oil or parchment paper; powdered sugar, maple syrup, strawberries

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Air-Fryer French Toast Bites

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Air-Fryer French Toast Bites

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In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs (3), milk (2-3 tablespoons), maple syrup (1 tablespoon) and salt (1/4 teaspoon) until well combined.

Next, add all the bread cubes (~6 ounces) to the egg mixture bowl. Use tongs or a rubber spatula to mix well until the egg mixture has been soaked up and no dry spots remain on the bread cubes. Sprinkle cinnamon (1 teaspoon) over the bread cubes as you stir in order to evenly disperse the cinnamon. If lots of egg mixture remains in the bottom of the bowl, let the bread cubes sit in egg mixture for more 2-3 minutes, then continue stirring until most of it is soaked up.

Use a paper towel to generously wipe avocado oil on the bottom of the air fryer basket, or line with air fryer safe parchment paper. Place the soaked bread cubes into the air fryer in a single layer, not touching as much as possible. Air fry at 350F for 7-10 minutes, checking and shaking the basket after 5 minutes. Separate any cubes stuck together and continue cooking until the the french toast bites are crispy and golden brown.

Serve immediately with maple syrup and powdered sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 3 days. Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer at 350F for 3-4 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Day-Old Bread is Essential 🍞
Use bread that's at least one day old—it has less moisture and won't become soggy when soaked in the egg mixture, resulting in perfectly crispy exterior bites instead of mushy centers.
Brief Soak for Optimal Texture ⏱️
Toss bread cubes in the egg mixture for only 30-45 seconds to coat evenly without over-saturating; this ensures crispy edges while maintaining a custardy interior in your air fryer bites.
Parchment Paper Prevents Sticking 📄
Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper to prevent the egg mixture from sticking and ensure even browning on all sides without flipping or stirring halfway through cooking.
Temperature Sweet Spot 🌡️
Set your air fryer to 375°F for exactly 10-12 minutes—this temperature creates maximum crispiness while the circulating hot air cooks the egg mixture through without burning the cinnamon sugar coating.
Finish with Fresh Toppings 🍓
Add fresh strawberries and a light dusting of powdered sugar immediately after air frying while bites are still warm; the heat wilts the berries slightly and helps the sugar adhere for restaurant-quality presentation.