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Air Fryer Pumpkin French Toast Sticks

Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 People
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Pastry Brush
  • 1 Shallow dish

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices thick bread (Brioche, Texas toast, or Challah)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk (or heavy cream for richer flavor)
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Cooking spray or melted butter (for air fryer basket)

Notes

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with warm pumpkin spice flavors, these Air Fryer Pumpkin French Toast Sticks are a delicious fall-inspired breakfast or snack! Made with thick-cut bread, pumpkin puree, and cozy spices, they're quick, easy, and perfect for dipping in maple syrup.

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Bread

  1. Slice each piece of bread into 3 or 4 thick strips to create French toast sticks.

Step 2: Make the Pumpkin Batter

  1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Step 3: Coat the Bread Sticks

  1. Dip each bread stick into the pumpkin mixture, coating both sides lightly but evenly (don’t let them soak too long, or they may get soggy).

Step 4: Air Fry to Crispy Perfection

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
  2. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or melted butter.
  3. Arrange the coated bread sticks in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
  4. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

  1. Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, and top with whipped cream or pecans.
  2. Serve warm and enjoy the cozy pumpkin flavors! 🎃

Pro Tips for the Best Air Fryer Pumpkin French Toast Sticks:

✅ Use stale or day-old bread – it holds up better in the batter without getting soggy.
✅ For extra crispiness, spray the sticks lightly with butter before air frying.
✅ Make them ahead! Freeze after air frying and reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
✅ Want extra pumpkin flavor? Add an extra tablespoon of pumpkin puree or a dash of cinnamon sugar on top.
🔥 These crispy, pumpkin-spiced Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are perfect for fall mornings! 🍁🎃✨