AIR-FRYER FRENCH TOAST STICKS

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Learn how to make air-fryer French toast sticks with this quick and easy recipe. They're nice to have handy in the freezer for a hearty breakfast in an instant. You'll find them great for buffets, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 slices day-old Texas toast
4 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup crushed cornflakes, optional
Confectioners' sugar, optional
Maple syrup

Steps:

Cut each piece of bread into thirds; place in an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over bread; soak for 2 minutes, turning once. If desired, coat bread with cornflake crumbs on all sides. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container or resealable freezer bag and store in the freezer., To use frozen French toast sticks: Preheat air fryer to 350°. Place desired number on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook for 3 minutes. Turn; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.