Crispy Air Fryer French Toast Muffins Recipe

This simple recipe for French toast muffins uses your air fryer to create a warm, cinnamon-spiced breakfast treat with minimal fuss.

Air fryer French toast muffins

French toast is a classic breakfast favorite, but it can take time and a lot of cleanup. These air fryer French toast muffins capture the same comforting flavors—eggs, cinnamon, vanilla and buttery crumble—in an easy, portioned muffin that’s quick to make and ideal for busy mornings.

Tips for making French toast muffins in the air fryer

Baking muffins in an air fryer is fast and convenient, but working with a different appliance requires a few practical adjustments. These tips will help you get reliable results and keep cleanup simple.

Use silicone liners

Silicone baking cups give you clean, consistent muffin shapes and fit neatly in most air fryer baskets. They’re oven-safe and reusable, making them a smart choice for this recipe.

Find a small muffin pan

If your air fryer is larger, a small muffin pan or a six-cup pan sized to fit the basket works well. A pan keeps the muffins stable and prevents the liners from shifting while cooking.

Make ahead and storage

You can assemble these muffins ahead of time up to the point of baking. Store the filled silicone cups in the refrigerator and take them out about 10 minutes before baking to let the ingredients come closer to room temperature. Leftovers should be cooled, then stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator because the muffins contain an egg custard. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave before serving.

Serving ideas

These French toast muffins are delicious on their own, but a few simple additions turn them into a full breakfast:

• Top with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup for classic sweetness.
• Serve with fresh fruit such as berries, banana slices, grapes or melon for brightness and contrast.
• Add a side of breakfast meats—crispy bacon or breakfast sausage pairs well with the sweet, cinnamon flavors.

Ingredients for French toast muffins

These muffins come together from a handful of pantry staples. For a batch of six muffins you’ll need:

• Cinnamon swirl bread (6 slices)
• Eggs (4)
• Milk (3/4 cup)
• Heavy cream (1/4 cup)
• Sugar (1 tbsp)
• Vanilla (1 tbsp)
• All-purpose flour (1/3 cup)
• Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
• Cinnamon, ground (1 1/4 tsp)
• Butter (1/2 stick)
• Kosher sea salt (1/4 tsp)

How to make French toast muffins

These muffins are made in four straightforward stages: prepare the French toast mixture, make the crumble topping, assemble, and air fry. Total hands-on time is short and baking in the air fryer speeds up the process.

1. Prepare the custard and bread

Cut the cinnamon swirl bread into 1-inch cubes. In a large bowl whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, sugar and a pinch of salt to make the custard. Gently toss the bread cubes in the custard until they are evenly coated and lightly soaked.

2. Make the crumble topping

In a small bowl break the butter into pea-sized pieces using a fork or pastry blender. Combine the butter with brown sugar, flour and cinnamon and mix until the texture resembles coarse sand.

3. Assemble the muffins

Scoop about half a cup of the custard-soaked bread cubes into each silicone muffin liner or muffin pan cup. Top each portion with a spoonful of the crumble mixture, pressing lightly so it adheres.

4. Air fry

Place the filled muffin cups in your air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes. The muffins are done when the custard is set and no longer jiggly in the center.

How to finish and serve

Let the muffins cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup if desired. Serve warm alongside fruit or savory sides for a balanced breakfast.

Storage

After cooling, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes or in the microwave until warm.

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Air fryer French toast muffins

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A quick alternative to classic French toast—these muffins bake in the air fryer and make a convenient, portioned breakfast.

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Prep Time
10 minutes mins

Cook Time
15 minutes mins

Total Time
25 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings
6 muffins

Calories
241 kcal

Equipment

• air fryer
• silicone muffin liners
• mixing bowl

Ingredients

• 6 slices of cinnamon swirl bread
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup of milk
• 1/4 cup of heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon ground
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 1/4 tsp kosher sea salt

Instructions

• Cut the slices of bread into 1” cubes.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, salt and sugar.
  
• Gently toss the bread cubes in the egg mixture until evenly coated.
  
• In a small bowl, break the butter into pea-size pieces and mix with brown sugar, flour and cinnamon to make the crumble.
• Scoop about 1/2 cup of bread cubes into each silicone muffin liner and top with a spoonful of the crumble.
  
• Place the muffins in the air fryer basket and cook at 350° for 15 minutes, until the custard is set.
  
• Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and glaze with maple syrup before serving.
  

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin
Calories: 241kcal
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 8g

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