Air Fryer French Toast
As native Minnesotans, we’re allergic to bragging. But in the case of our Air Fryer French Toast, we just can’t help ourselves: this dish has it all!
The top is golden brown and crispy, and it has a perfect dusting of cinnamon and sugar. You might be tempted to eat the top off both the ramekins. But the inside! The brioche soaks up the milk and egg, so it’s custardy like a bread pudding, but not too sweet. Of course, if sweet is your jam and you go all in on syrup, it’s very, very sweet indeed, and as scrumptious as ever.
The recipe makes two servings, so it’s great for brunch dates and families of two. And because of its smaller scale, it uses fewer ingredients and comes together faster. Double the recipe if you have guests, or break the servings in half and serve eggs alongside it.
2 to 4 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
5 slices brioche bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup rough chopped pecans
2 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
Ground nutmeg
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Maple syrup, for serving
Fresh fruit, for serving
Directions
- Heat the air fryer to 350 F. Grease 2 12- to 16-ounce ramekins with butter.
- Divide and layer the bread and pecans between the ramekins.
- In a large liquid measuring cup, beat the eggs. Whisk in the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon of the cinnamon, and a pinch each of nutmeg and salt until well combined.
- Evenly pour the custard over the bread.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, the remaining ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Using a spoon, evenly drizzle the cinnamon sugar butter over the bread.
- Cover the ramekins tightly with aluminum foil. Air fry the French toast for 25 minutes, remove the foil, and continue to air fry until the centers are set and the tops are crispy, 5 minutes.
- Let the French toast cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Dust the French toast with powdered sugar and serve with a drizzle of maple syrup and a side of fresh fruit.
Recipe adapted from: Simply Recipes
