Pumpkin French Toast in the Air Fryer Recipe
This Pumpkin French Toast recipe is a delightful autumn-inspired breakfast made easy with the air fryer. It combines classic French toast custard with warm pumpkin pie spices and canned pumpkin to create a deliciously moist, flavorful dish. Perfect for a cozy morning treat, it offers a crispy exterior with a tender, spiced interior and can be quickly whipped up using an air fryer for convenience and a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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French Toast Mixture
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Other Ingredients
- 6 slices thick bread
- Non-stick spray
- Syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a shallow bowl, beat together the eggs, canned pumpkin, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice using a fork until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Coat the bread: Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin custard mixture, flipping a couple of times to ensure both sides are thoroughly coated.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the coated bread slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving some space between each slice for proper air flow. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to cook in batches.
- Cook the French toast: Air fry at 360°F (182°C) for 5 minutes. Flip each slice carefully and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until both sides are golden brown and cooked through.
- Rewarm if needed: If you cooked in batches and have leftover French toast, place all slices back into the air fryer stacked together and cook for 1 additional minute to rewarm before serving.
- Serve: Serve the pumpkin French toast warm with syrup or your preferred toppings.
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread like brioche or Texas toast for best texture and absorption.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking and crispiness.
- For extra richness, you can substitute whole milk for cream or add a splash of heavy cream.
- This recipe is easily doubled or halved based on servings needed.
- Leftover French toast reheats well in the air fryer for a few minutes to maintain crispness.
Keywords: Pumpkin French Toast, Air Fryer Breakfast, Autumn Recipes, Pumpkin Spice, Easy French Toast
