Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast Sticks

Name: Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast Sticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slices brioche or Texas toast bread, cut into 1-inch thick sticks; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tsp granulated sugar; as needed cooking spray (neutral oil); 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for serving)

Thick-cut brioche sticks stuffed with sweetened cream cheese, dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg custard, and air-fried to a golden, custard-soft interior with a lightly crisped exterior.

25 minEasyServes 4330 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 slices brioche or Texas toast bread, cut into 1-inch thick sticks
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp granulated sugar
as needed cooking spray (neutral oil)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for serving)

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, mix 4 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, and half the pure vanilla extract until smooth.
2

Cut a pocket lengthwise into each cut into 1-inch thick sticks brioche or Texas toast bread stick, being careful not to cut all the way through. Fill each pocket with a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture and press gently to close.
3

In a shallow bowl, whisk 3 large eggs, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp granulated sugar, and the remaining pure vanilla extract together until combined.
4

Dip each stuffed bread stick into the egg mixture, letting it soak for about 5 seconds per side.
5

Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for 3 minutes. Spray the basket with cooking spray (neutral oil). Arrange the sticks in a single layer and spray the tops.
6

Cook at 370°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and set. Serve immediately with 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for serving) for dipping.

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Questions

What temperature does Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast Sticks cook at?

For Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast Sticks, the air fryer is set to 370 F (about 190 C) in step 5. The longest stretch at that heat is 3 minutes, in step 5. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time. Step 6 reads: "Cook at 370°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and set." That is about 190 C.

What should Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast Sticks look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until golden and set.

What can I use instead of maple syrup in Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast Sticks?

The entry for Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast Sticks calls for 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for serving). In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Can I make Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast Sticks dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast Sticks is 4 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup whole milk. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast Sticks vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup whole milk and 3 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

Does Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast Sticks contain eggs?

Yes: 3 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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