Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast with Nutella is the best air fryer breakfast you'll make! If you love Nutella, then you'll adore this sweet French toast - Quick, Easy, and ready in 15 minutes!
Nutella on toast is always a kid favorite for breakfast—they’ll eat it without any complaints! But instead of just spreading Nutella on toasted bread, we take it up a notch by sandwiching it between two slices of bread, dipping the sandwich in an eggy custard, and then air frying it with a cinnamon sugar crust. It’s sweet, a little fancy, yet still simple!
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Reasons to Love
- Ultimate indulgence: A delicious combo of chocolate spread, creamy vanilla custard, and a crunchy cinnamon sugar crust.
- Hands-off cooking: No more standing over the stove flipping French toasts in a pan—your air fryer does all the work for you.
- Kid-approved: My kids get so excited when I there is Nutella for breakfast!
- Perfect for small batches: Ideal when you want just one or two servings without leftovers.
- Quick and easy: Ready in about 15 minutes, including air frying time—perfect for busy mornings.
Good Bread for Stuffed French Toast
For stuffed French toast, the best bread is anything that is sturdy enough to hold the filling without falling apart, yet soft enough to soak up the egg custard.
- Brioche and challah are two of the best choices. Their soft, buttery, and pillowy texture absorbs the custard perfectly.
- Soft Italian or French bread also works well.
- Texas toast holds up nicely to the chocolate filling.
- Regular bread, like white sandwich bread, is a great option, especially since it’s a staple in most kitchens.
I prefer to avoid crusty French bread, as it’s too firm and doesn’t soak up the vanilla custard well. Also, use thick slices (about ½ inch) for best results.
How to get a golden brown French toast in air fryer?
One key difference between making French toast in an air fryer versus a traditional skillet is that the air fryer version doesn’t naturally brown as easily. This is because classic French toast is usually cooked in butter, and also, the bread has direct contact with the hot pan, which helps create that rich, golden-brown color.
To achieve the same effect in the air fryer, I sprinkle a little sugar on the toast toward the end of the cooking process. This allows the sugar to caramelize and develop a beautiful golden-brown finish. I also mix ground cinnamon into the egg custard, which helps the toast brown even more.
✈️ The inspiration for this method came from a trip to Nice, France, where we enjoyed what felt like the world’s best French toast every single morning. Thick slices of homemade brioche—soft and creamy on the inside—were perfectly brûléed on the outside, just like a crème brûlée. It was truly one of the most unforgettable breakfasts I’ve ever had!
Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 slices white bread cut into ½-inch thick slices
- 6 tablespoons Nutella or as needed
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 3 tablepsoons sugar divided
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Spread Nutella between two slices of bread and press them together to form a sandwich.
- Add the eggs, milk, two tablespoons sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt into a shallow bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place one sandwich at a time into the mixture, soaking each side for about 10 seconds, flipping twice to ensure both sides are well-coated.
- Place the stuffed French toast in a single layer, air fry for 5 minutes.
- Flip using a spatula, sprinkle about a teaspoon of sugar on each toast and continue cooking in the same temperature for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the tops look deep golden brown.
- Repeat the process until all the bread is cooked. Serve hot with a dab of butter and maple syrup!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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How to eat Nutella French Toast
Serve your air-fried French toast hot, topped with a pat of softened butter and a drizzle of maple syrup for a simple, delicious breakfast made right in your air fryer!
For an extra special touch, add sliced bananas, fresh strawberries, or a sprinkle of chopped toasted hazelnuts or almonds. A light dusting of powdered sugar or whipped cream turns it into a perfect sweet dessert!
Recipe tips
- Bread thickness: Cut bread slices into about ½-inch thickness.
- Types of bread to use: White sandwich bread, brioche, challah, soft Italian or French bread.
- Grease the air fryer basket: Spray the basket with oil spray before placing the soaked bread into it to avoid sticking.
- Single Layer: For the best result, avoid overlapping and place them in a single layer.
Don't want Nutella? Make a simple French toast
Skip the Nutella spread and prepare the egg custard as instructed. Dip each slice of bread for about 10 seconds on each side. Air fry at 375°F for 4 minutes, flip, sprinkle with sugar, and continue air frying for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the tops are deep golden.
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- Cheesy Air Fryer Omelet is a hands-free way to make your morning eggs —no flipping or babysitting required!
- Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs are fuss-free, quick, easy, and totally hands-free—no boiling water required.
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