How To Make Frozen French Toast Sticks In An Air Fryer
Enjoying a delicious breakfast doesn’t have to take too much time out of your morning! Using an air fryer and with a bag of French toast sticks in the freezer, you and your family can dig into some great breakfast in next to no time.
There are so many reasons why you should use an air fryer at home!
However, if you need a little more convincing, an air fryer can give you some crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside French toast in under 10 minutes, cooked healthier than most other options.
How do you make frozen French toast sticks in an air fryer? To make frozen French toast sticks in the air fryer, you need to preheat your air fryer to the right temperature, then place the frozen sticks in the air fryer for 3 minutes before turning and then leaving them to cook for another 3 minutes.
The best part after that is then topping your French toast sticks off with your favorite ingredients!
Keep reading to find out more about making frozen French toast sticks in the air fryer, and some useful tips!
Cooking Frozen French Toast Sticks In An Air Fryer
An air fryer is a perfect appliance to use to cook up some frozen French toast sticks.
The air fryer cooks food by circulating hot air around the basket, so it will help to cook the French toast sticks from frozen, and cook them to be crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside.
It achieves all of this in less time than cooking food in an oven, so you can enjoy your favorite foods cooked to perfection without the wait!
When you are in a rush to leave the house in the morning before work or the school run, or when you are having a lazy Sunday, cooking frozen French toast sticks in the air fryer can be a real help!
Reasons To Cook Frozen French Toast Sticks In An Air Fryer
If you are still stuck on why you should choose to cook your frozen French toast sticks in the air fryer and not opt for the oven or stovetop, here are some of the benefits of using an air fryer:
Low-Effort
The air fryer does all of the work for you! You simply preheat it to the right temperature, place the French toast in the basket, and pop it back in to cook.
All you would need to do is flip the French toast sticks halfway through so they cook evenly on all sides.
Quick-Cooking
An air fryer heats up and cooks food quicker than an oven does, so it is ideal to use when you don’t have too much time to spare sitting around waiting for food to cook.
You also do not need to give up any quality of the French toast sticks to accommodate for the quick-cooking either.
Less Mess
The French toast sticks will be cooked in the self-contained air fryer basket, so you do not have to worry about too much cleaning once your French toast sticks are cooked.
Almost all air fryer baskets are non-stick too, so cleaning is much easier.
Great Results
When cooked in an air fryer, French toast sticks, especially when cooked from frozen, turn out beautifully crispy on the outside, but still tender on the inside.
They will taste as fresh and delicious as you could want.
Step By Step – Cooking Frozen French Toast In The Air Fryer
Cooking frozen French toast sticks in the air fryer is really easy, but you do need to follow a few simple steps to ensure they turn out as best as possible!
What You Need
- Frozen French toast sticks
- Oil Spray
What To Do
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Remove the frozen French toast sticks from the packaging.
- Once preheated, remove the air fryer basket and spray with a few sprays of oil. Place the frozen French toast sticks in a single layer in the basket.
- Place the basket back into the air fryer and set the timer for 3 minutes.
- After 3 minutes, remove the basket and flip the French toast sticks over to the other side.
- Place the basket back into the air fryer to cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Check that the French toast sticks are heated throughout and crispy on the outside before removing them from the basket.
- Top your French toast sticks with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Tips For Cooking Frozen French Toast In The Air Fryer
There are a few tips that can help you make some delicious French toast sticks using the air fryer:
Single Layer
It is important to only put the French toast sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without overcrowding the basket.
If you overcrowd the air fryer basket, the hot air in the air fryer will not be able to circulate properly, and the French toast sticks will not cook evenly.
This could take you a little longer to cook bigger batches of frozen french toast sticks, as you will only be able to cook a few at a time, however many fit into the air fryer basket while still having a little space between.
Do Not Use Foil
Some people choose to line their air fryer basket with aluminum foil to make clean-up easier, but this is not a good idea.
The aluminum foil will block the airflow holes in the basket, and will not allow the hot air to circulate properly in the air fryer.
While the aluminum foil might make cleaning up easier, you might not have some properly cooked French toast sticks to enjoy at the end.
Most air fryer baskets are also non-stick, so a simple wipe down when done is all that you need to clean it.
Use Some Oil Spray
You do not always need to use oil to cook in the air fryer, and this is one of the health benefits of using one, but when cooking frozen French toast sticks, it does help to use a few sprays of oil on the basket.
This just further helps the air fryer basket to be non-stick, and it also helps to crisp up the outside of the French toast beautifully!
Cook From Frozen
Cooking the French toast from frozen in the air fryer helps it crisp up nicely on the outside.
Plus, with the way that the air fryer cooks by circulating hot air, it cooks the French toast sticks evenly throughout, with the outside being golden and crispy and the inside being soft and juicy.
How To Keep Batches Of French Toast Sticks Warm While Cooking The Rest
The one problem with cooking frozen French toast sticks in the air fryer is that you cannot cook a large number at one time.
So, if you are cooking for your family and need to do a few batches of French toast sticks in the air fryer, then you would want to keep the cooked ones warm while you cook the rest!
One of the best ways to keep batches of cooked French toast sticks warm while you cook the rest is to set the oven on to warming.
If your oven has a warming function, then choose this. Otherwise set the oven to 200°F and allow it to warm up.
Line a baking sheet with some baking paper or aluminum foil, and lightly spray with some oil. Once a batch has finished cooking in the air fryer, you can layer the French toast sticks onto the baking sheet in a single file.
Place this into the warm oven to keep the French toast sticks warm while you cook up the next batch from frozen in the air fryer.
Keep adding cooked batches to the baking sheet and leaving them in the oven to keep warm until all of the French toast sticks are cooked!
What To Serve With French Toast Sticks
Once your French toast sticks have been cooked to golden perfection, you would want to top them with some delicious ingredients!
An all-time favorite is cinnamon sugar, which just pairs beautifully with French toast sticks.
You should also drizzle some maple syrup onto the French toast sticks, or place maple syrup in a bowl for dipping! You could omit the syrup and serve some chocolate sauce with the French toast sticks too.
For a fruitier addition, serve some blueberries, fresh-cut strawberries, and raspberries with the French toast sticks. These go great with some whipped cream too!
If you wanted a savory addition, serve some crispy maple syrup bacon with the French toast sticks, which you can also prepare in the air fryer!
These are some dipping sauces to try with French toast sticks (which are the perfect shape and size for dipping!):
- Jam—Raspberry and strawberry jam go great with French toast sticks, and you can warm them up in the microwave for a little while to make them easier to dip into.
- Maple Butter—Mix melted butter and maple syrup together in a 1:1 ratio and serve warm for dipping.
- Chocolate Sauce—Chocolate sauce or chocolate syrup is perfect for just about every breakfast, and is a great accompaniment for French toast sticks!
- Yogurt—If you are looking for a healthier dipping option, yogurt is a good choice. You could mix natural yogurt with some honey, or use your favorite flavor of yogurt. This makes the French toast sticks a great breakfast for kids.
- Frosting—As an extra treat, you can serve some frosting with French toast sticks. A simple vanilla frosting can help the French toast sticks taste just like cinnamon buns, but you could also use your favorite flavor frosting.
Can You Refreeze French Toast Sticks?
You might have overestimated how many French toast sticks you or your family would eat and may have cooked too big of a batch and have quite a few leftovers.
You might be tempted to refreeze leftover French toast sticks, but this is something that you should not do.
Not only will refreezing the French toast sticks and then cooking them all over again ruin the quality and taste, but it is also fairly dangerous.
Freezing, cooking, and then refreezing food before heating it up again only increases the chance of bacteria growth, which could lead to foodborne illness.
Try to only cook as many French toast sticks as you will eat in one serving, and if you are left with any extras, you can keep them in an airtight container placed in the fridge.
You can keep the French toast sticks in the fridge for up to 2 days, and to reheat them, you can place them in the air fryer, preheated to 400°F, for 3 minutes.
Should I Thaw French Toast Sticks Before Cooking In The Air Fryer?
There are many foods that need to be thawed before being cooked, but French toast sticks are not that type of food!
It is recommended that you do not thaw French toast sticks before cooking, and they are best when cooked from frozen.
Cooking the French toast sticks from frozen will help them crisp up beautifully on the outside, but still be tender and moist on the inside, all being cooked through evenly.
Not having to thaw the French toast sticks also saves you some time on cooking or preparation, so you can enjoy your French toast sticks sooner.
French toast sticks that are thawed before being cooked might turn out soggy, and can easily be overcooked too.
Freezer Prep French Toast Sticks
If you prefer the taste of homemade French toast sticks, but still want the convenience of frozen French toast sticks, you can make your own and freeze them!
Prepare the French toast sticks how you prefer, using your favorite recipe and bread, and cut them into your preferred size and shape.
Make the egg mixture, dip the bread into the mixture and bake for around 15-20 minutes in a preheated oven at 350°F.
When cooked and cooled, place the French toast sticks onto a baking sheet and lay this in the freezer for the sticks to freeze separately.
Once they have frozen, place the frozen French toast sticks into a freezer bag, squeeze out all the air and seal tight.
You will just have to reheat them in the air fryer for 5-6 minutes when it is time to enjoy them!
Here’s a video covering how to go over this process if you’re more of a visual learner!
Related Questions
Now that we’ve gone over how to make frozen French toast sticks in an air fryer, let’s take a look at a few related questions on the subject!
How long do I cook frozen French toast sticks in the oven?
To cook frozen French toast sticks in the oven, read the packaging advice. Usually, this involves preheating the oven to 450°F and cooking the French toast sticks for up to 13 minutes.
Can I fry frozen French toast sticks?
You can fry frozen French toast sticks. They can be deep-fried at a temperature of 350°F for around 1-2 minutes, depending on the size.
Make sure that the French toast sticks are cooked throughout and evenly, and that the outside is crispy and golden. You might want to drain them on a plate lined with a paper towel before eating.
Air Fryer Frozen French Toast Sticks
This is a super easy and fast method to whip up some deliciously crispy French toast sticks!
Ingredients
- Frozen French toast sticks
- Oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Remove the frozen French toast sticks from the packaging.
- Once preheated, remove the air fryer basket and spray with a few sprays of oil. Place the frozen French toast sticks in a single layer in the basket.
- Place the basket back into the air fryer and set the timer for 3 minutes.
- After 3 minutes, remove the basket and flip the French toast sticks over to the other side.
- Place the basket back into the air fryer to cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Check that the French toast sticks are heated throughout and crispy on the outside before removing them from the basket.
- Top your French toast sticks with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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