Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle, these Air Fryer Eggless French Toasts are a quick and delicious way to start your day! Made with simple ingredients and no eggs, they’re perfect for busy mornings, food allergy families, or just when you want a fuss-free breakfast that feels special. Serve them whole or cut into fun sticks for extra fun!
Oriana’s Thoughts On The Recipe
We love our OG Eggless French Toast recipe, but what makes this version extra special is that it’s completely egg-free and made in the air fryer. No flipping, no standing over the stove — just pop them in, wait a few minutes, and boom! You’ve got warm, golden slices that are crispy on the outside and perfectly soft in the center. It’s a game-changer for busy mornings or lazy weekends. My kids are obsessed with dipping these in maple syrup, especially when I cut them into fun French toast sticks.
What I Love About This Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need, Substitutions & Notes
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- Milk: Use any kind you like — regular dairy milk or plant-based like oat, or soy, all work well.
- Cornstarch: Helps thicken the batter so it sticks to the bread and creates a light crust in the air fryer.
- Ground Cinnamon & Nutmeg: Warm spices that give French toast its signature cozy flavor.
- Granulated Sugar: Adds a hint of sweetness to the batter.
- Salt: Just a pinch enhances all the other flavors. Note: When making French Toasts, I like to use black salt, which tastes and smells like hard-boiled egg yolks. This salt is used in many vegan/eggless recipes to mimic the flavor of eggs. It can be found in gourmet grocery stores or online on Amazon. Don’t you have black salt? No problem! Just use regular salt.
- Nutritional Yeast or Custard Powder: This is optional, but I highly recommend it! Note: I know these might not be your typical pantry staples, but if you’re a French Toast lover like me, they’re worth having on hand. They add a subtle, savory, eggy flavor that takes these egg-free toasts to the next level—so delicious, you won’t miss the eggs one bit!
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Adds lovely aroma and depth.
- Slices of Eggless Bread: Use sturdy bread, such as Texas toast, brioche-style eggless bread, or even day-old sandwich bread. Avoid super-thin slices.
- Confectioner’s Sugar (optional): For a pretty and sweet dusting on top.
- Pure Maple Syrup (optional): Perfect for drizzling or dipping.
- Fresh Berries (optional): Adds a pop of color and a burst of freshness.
Food Allergy Swaps
- This recipe is naturally egg, dairy, wheat/gluten, nut, peanut, soy, sesame, fish, and shellfish free, making it suitable for most dietary needs, but always check labels for hidden allergens.
- Dairy-Free: Use unsweetened oat milk or soy milk as a substitute for regular milk.
- Gluten-Free: Swap out the bread for your favorite gluten-free variety — just make sure it’s not too crumbly.
Potential Recipe Challenges & Pro Tips
- The Bread Gets Too Soggy: Soaking the bread too long can make it fall apart. Pro Tip: Dip each slice just long enough to coat it — about 3–5 seconds per side is enough if you’re using soft sandwich bread.
- The Toast Isn’t Crispy: Some air fryers vary in how they circulate heat. Pro Tip: Flip the slices halfway through cooking and make sure not to overcrowd the basket so the air can flow properly.
- The Batter Tastes Flat: Without eggs, you might miss that rich flavor. Pro Tip: Don’t skip the nutritional yeast or custard powder— it adds that classic French toast flavor and helps mimic the taste of eggs!
Process Overview: Step-by-Step Photos
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
Step 1 – Get the Air Fryer Ready
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195ºC). If your air fryer tends to stick, go ahead and line the basket with parchment paper and give it a light spray of cooking spray. That way, cleanup is easy and the toast won’t stick!
Step 2 – Make the Batter
In a shallow dish (like a pie plate or something easy to dip bread into), whisk together the milk, cornstarch, cinnamon, sugar, salt, nutritional yeast, and vanilla. Give it a good stir until everything looks smooth and blended.
Step 3 – Dip the Bread
Take a slice of bread and dip it into the batter. Flip it over so both sides get nicely coated, but don’t let it sit too long — just a quick dip on each side will do.
Step 4 – Air Fry the Toast
Place the coated bread slices into the air fryer basket. Work in batches if needed — you want them to lay flat without overlapping. Cook for about 7 minutes, flip, and then cook for 3 – 4 more minutes, or until they look golden, crispy, and a little puffed up.
Step 5 – Time to Serve
Once they’re done, you can dust them with a little confectioner’s sugar if you’d like. Serve warm with maple syrup and fresh berries… and enjoy every bite!
Extra Recipe Tips For Success
- Slightly stale bread is best for this egg-free French toast. If the bread is too fresh, then it will absorb too much custard and make the French toast soggy. If your bread is fresh and super soft, try toasting it lightly before dipping to help it hold up better in the batter.
- Bread. The perfect French toast really starts with the bread. I like to use a thick and soft variety, such as my homemade eggless brioche, because it gets extra crispy on the outside while remaining tender and flavorful inside. If you don’t have time to make your own egg-free brioche, this pre-sliced Brioche Style Bread Loaf could be a good alternative. Other great options are Challah, Texas toast, and Croissant Toast Loaf. Whatever bread you’re going to use, make sure it’s egg-free.
- Give the mixture a stir in between dipping the bread. The cornstarch might settle on the bottom, but stirring helps keep it well mixed.
- If you’re cooking in batches, wait to soak the bread until you’re able to air fry it.
- Preheat your air fryer for a couple of minutes before adding the toast — this helps them cook evenly.
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket or use parchment paper liners to prevent sticking.
Variations & Additions
- Add a dash of orange zest to the batter for a citrusy twist.
- Stir a spoonful of pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice into the mix for a fall-inspired version.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm, dusted with confectioner’s sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup. Add fresh berries or banana slices on the side for extra flavor and color. And for the littles, cutting into sticks makes dipping more fun and mess-free!
Storage and Freezing Instructions
To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for a couple of minutes to crisp them back up.
To Freeze: Let the French toast slices cool completely. Then place in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Reheat straight from frozen in the air fryer!
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Recipe Card
Air Fryer Eggless French Toasts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (I use whole milk)
- 1/3 cup (50 g) cornstarch
- 2 – 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons (36 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt (I used black salt – see notes)
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional – see notes)
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 8 slices eggless bread thick slices, approx.1-inch
- Confectioner’s sugar powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Pure maple syrup for serving (optional)
- Fresh berries for serving (optional)
Important
You can find step-by-step photos above in the post and/or right here on the recipe card. They’ll walk you through the process and make everything super clear! Just click the camera icon button below on the right to show or hide them. Turn them off before printing if you prefer a cleaner copy!
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (195ºC) and line the air fryer with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray if needed.
- Mix milk, cornstarch, cinnamon, sugar, black salt, nutritional yeast, and vanilla in a shallow baking dish.
- Dip bread in milk mixture, turning to coat both sides evenly.
- Place the coated bread slices into the air fryer basket. Work in batches if needed — you want them to lay flat without overlapping. Cook for about 7 minutes, flip, and then cook for 3 – 4 more minutes, or until they look golden, crispy, and a little puffed up.
- Dust with confectioner’s sugar, if desired, and serve warm with pure maple syrup and fresh berries.
- This recipe is naturally egg, dairy, wheat/gluten, nut, peanut, soy, sesame, fish, and shellfish free, making it suitable for most dietary needs, but always check labels for hidden allergens.
- Dairy-Free: Use unsweetened oat milk or soy milk as a substitute for regular milk.
- Gluten-Free: Swap out the bread for your favorite gluten-free variety — just make sure it’s not too crumbly.
- The Bread Gets Too Soggy: Soaking the bread too long can make it fall apart. Pro Tip: Dip each slice just long enough to coat it — about 3–5 seconds per side is enough if you’re using soft sandwich bread.
- The Toast Isn’t Crispy: Some air fryers vary in how they circulate heat. Pro Tip: Flip the slices halfway through cooking and make sure not to overcrowd the basket so the air can flow properly.
- The Batter Tastes Flat: Without eggs, you might miss that rich flavor. Pro Tip: Don’t skip the nutritional yeast or custard powder— it adds that classic French toast flavor and helps mimic the taste of eggs!
- Slightly stale bread is best for this egg-free French toast. If the bread is too fresh, then it will absorb too much custard and make the French toast soggy. If your bread is fresh and super soft, try toasting it lightly before dipping to help it hold up better in the batter.
- Bread. The perfect French toast really starts with the bread. I like to use a thick and soft variety, such as my homemade eggless brioche, because it gets extra crispy on the outside while remaining tender and flavorful inside. If you don’t have time to make your own egg-free brioche, this pre-sliced Brioche Style Bread Loaf could be a good alternative. Other great options are Challah, Texas toast, and Croissant Toast Loaf. Whatever bread you’re going to use, make sure it’s egg-free.
- Give the mixture a stir in between dipping the bread. The cornstarch might settle on the bottom, but stirring helps keep it well mixed.
- If you’re cooking in batches, wait to soak the bread until you’re able to air fry it.
- Preheat your air fryer for a couple of minutes before adding the toast — this helps them cook evenly.
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket or use parchment paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Add a dash of orange zest to the batter for a citrusy twist.
- Stir a spoonful of pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice into the mix for a fall-inspired version.
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The french toast is golden, crisp on the outside, and soft inside. It’s quick and easy to make and tastes like a cozy weekend morning, I really love how it taste and the convenience.
Hello Vic! That sounds wonderful! ☀️ I’m so glad you enjoyed it—there’s nothing like that golden, crisp French toast on a cozy morning. I love how quick and satisfying it is too!