Name: Pumpkin Spice French Toast (Air Fryer)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread (or other soft bread); 2 eggs; ⅔ cup milk; 1½ tsp ground cinnamon; 1½ tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 1½ tbsp pumpkin purée; 1 tbsp unsalted butter

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The perfect autumn breakfast isn’t complete without these easy air fryer pumpkin spice French toast sticks. They’re easy to make and whip up in less than 15 minutes!

a spoon adding syrup to french toast sticks stacked on a plate — maple syrup + pumpkin = heaven!

On dewey autumn mornings, I love making pumpkin french toast and churro french toast rolls. Nothing compares to sweet breakfasts like air fryer pumpkin fritters, turnovers and even pancakes. Who doesn’t love a quick and easy homemade breakfast in the air fryer?

Contents

Ingredients for pumpkin French toast

French Bread
Eggs
Milk
Ground Cinnamon
Granulated Sugar
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pumpkin Purée
Unsalted Butter (Melted)

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How to make pumpkin pie French toast

Slice the bread into sticks and preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.

In a large bowl combine the dairy and pumpkin spices.

Dip each stick of bread into the egg mixture, completely coating it. Place each stick in to the air fryer basket.

Air fry for 5 minutes, flip, then air fry another 5 minutes.

Remove from the air fryer. Dust with more cinnamon sugar if you’d like and serve with maple syrup!

crisp pumpkin spice french toast with a fork in the background — crisp on the outside and gooey on the inside

Substitutions

Substitute pumpkin purée for apple butter for apple-inspired french toast sticks.

Substitute cow’s milk for almond milk, soy, or oat milk.

I used the soft French bread from the grocery store, but you can also use Italian bread, or anything that is large and soft.

Challah or Brioche work great as well. I used the whole loaf and made them in batches of 8 each.

Storage

french toast stick with bite taken out — *top with confectioner’s sugar or traditional maple syrup*

FAQ

Can I freeze pumpkin French toast sticks?

You can freeze some of the French toast sticks for a quick and easy breakfast later. Allow them to cool and then place them in plastic wrap or an airtight bag before freezing. When reheating – place them in the air fryer, oven, or microwave until heated throughout!

pumpkin spice French toast — top with your favorites, like cinnamon sugar

Tips for the perfect French toast

These sticks are perfect just sprinkled with more cinnamon sugar (aka churro style), dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with maple syrup!

Because air fryers can vary in cooking time be sure to keep an eye on them so they don’t overcook!

Sticks should be a nice golden brown but, not overdone.

pumpkin pie french toast sticks with syrup

Pumpkin Spice French Toast (Air Fryer)

Make these pumpkin spice French toast sticks for the perfect autumn-inspired breakfast treat. Serve with coffee or a tall glass of milk.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 382kcal

Author: chunkyinkentucky

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread or other soft bread
2 eggs
⅔ cup milk
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
1½ tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1½ tbsp pumpkin purée
1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

Slice the bread into sticks that are about 2 inches wide and about five inches long.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl combine the eggs and the milk. Add the cinnamon, sugar, pumpkin spice, and pumpkin purée. Mix well with a whisk.
Dip each stick of bread into the egg mixture, completely coating it. Place each stick in to the air fryer basket.
Place the basket in the air fryer, secure lid and air fry for about 5 minutes. After that, flip the sticks over and drizzle them with the melted butter. Air fry for an additional 5 minutes.
Sticks should be a nice golden brown but, not overdone.
Remove from the air fryer. Dust with more cinnamon sugar if you’d like and serve with maple syrup!

Notes

Tips:

Freezing: You can freeze some of the French toast sticks for a quick and easy breakfast later. Allow them to cool and then place them in plastic wrap or an airtight bag before freezing. When reheating – place them in the air fryer, oven, or microwave until heated throughout!

Toppings: These sticks are perfect just sprinkled with more cinnamon sugar (aka churro style), dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with maple syrup!

Bread: I used the soft French bread from the grocery store, you can also use the Italian bread, or anything that is large and soft. Challah or Brioche work great as well! I used the whole loaf and made them in batches of 8 each.

Air fryers: Because air fryers can vary in cooking time be sure to keep an eye on them so they don’t overcook.

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