Air Fryer French Toast (Print Version)
Fluffy, golden French toast made effortlessly in your air fryer. Perfect single-serving breakfast.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 thick slice brioche loaf, 1 inch thick, cut in half
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1 large egg yolk
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30 ml heavy cream (⅛ cup)
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0.25 g ground cinnamon (¼ teaspoon)
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0.125 g ground nutmeg (⅛ teaspoon)
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2.5 ml vanilla extract (½ teaspoon)
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Pinch of kosher salt
→ Garnishes
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Confectioner’s sugar
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Maple syrup
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Fresh berries
→ Stovetop Option
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1-2 tablespoons olive oil
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1-2 tablespoons butter
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2 slices pre-cut white bread
# Steps:
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Preheat Air Fryer to 300°F. Set time to 8 minutes.
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In a shallow large bowl, beat egg yolk until smooth using a fork, whisk, or egg beater.
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Mix in the heavy cream until creamy. Add vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Blend until fully combined.
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Gently place each half slice of brioche bread into the mixture, soaking both sides for about 5-8 seconds.
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Place each soaked slice onto the Air Fryer tray. If using an Air Fryer tray, insert another tray at the bottom to catch any drips.
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Insert tray into the middle cooking chamber of the Air Fryer. Cook for 8 minutes, flipping slices during the last 3-4 minutes.
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Remove slices when the timer ends and let cool for 1 minute. Transfer to a serving plate, dust with confectioner’s sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, and add fresh berries if desired. Serve immediately.
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Prepare mixture following prior steps. Heat olive oil and butter in a non-stick pan over low heat. Place soaked bread slices into the pan and cook each side for 3-4 minutes. Follow garnish steps as listed.
# Notes and Tips:
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Thick brioche slices are ideal for French toast due to their soft interior and ability to hold the creamy mixture.
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Heavy cream can be substituted with half and half, whipping cream, or double cream. Note that double cream is richer.
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Ensure bread slices are soaked just enough to absorb the mixture, avoiding oversoaking for structural integrity.
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To achieve a crispier texture, add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time.