Description

These Air Fryer Blueberry French Toast Sticks are crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and bursting with warm, juicy blueberries. They cook in minutes, never turn soggy, and make the perfect breakfast for busy mornings or weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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Bread & Custard

8 slices thick-cut bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast)
4 large eggs
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp sugar (optional)

Blueberries

1 cup fresh blueberries
Frozen works—add frozen, do not thaw.

For Cooking & Serving

Butter or oil spray
Maple syrup
Powdered sugar
Extra blueberries for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Bread

Slice each bread slice into 3–4 sticks.
(Thick, slightly stale bread works best for crispiness.)

2. Make the Custard

In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and optional sugar until smooth.
Gently fold in blueberries.

3. Dip the Bread

Dip each stick into the custard for 10–15 seconds per side.
Let excess drip off to avoid soggy bottoms in the air fryer.

4. Prepare the Air Fryer

Lightly spray the basket with oil.
Preheat to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes if your model allows.

5. Cook the French Toast Sticks

Arrange sticks in a single layer.
Air fry 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.

6. Serve

Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup and extra berries.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the basket — cook in batches for even crisping.
Use thicker bread to prevent sogginess.
Fresh blueberries hold their shape better; frozen ones make the custard streaky but still tasty.
Lightly stale bread absorbs custard without collapsing.