Air Fryer Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

• 100 g (3 slices (100 g) whole-wheat sandwich bread) — Whole-wheat sandwich bread
• 50 g (1 large egg (50 g without shell)) — Large whole eggs, raw
• 80 g (1/3 cup (80 g) 2% reduced-fat milk) — 2% reduced-fat milk
• 1 g (1/2 tsp (1 g) ground cinnamon) — Ground cinnamon
• 4 g (1 tsp (4 g) avocado oil) — Avocado oil

Method

1. 1Preheat the air fryerPreheat a clean 5-quart air fryer to 375°F (191°C) for 3 minutes.3 min · 375°FLook for: The basket is fully hot before coated bread enters.Safety: Keep the hot basket seated by its handle. The quoted total time includes this preheat and assumes one batch in the declared basket.
2. 2Cut the bread sticksCut each bread slice lengthwise into three equal sticks for nine sticks total.45 secLook for: All nine bread sticks are close to the same width.Safety: Use a stable board and sharp knife.
3. 3Whisk the cinnamon custardWhisk the egg, milk, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl until no egg-white streak or cinnamon clump remains.45 secLook for: The custard is evenly tan and lightly foamy.Safety: Wash hands after cracking egg and declare egg, milk, and wheat.
4. 4Absorb all cinnamon custardArrange all nine bread sticks in the custard, turn them repeatedly for 60 seconds, and gently press until every drop is absorbed.1 min 15 secLook for: All nine sticks are evenly saturated without collapsing and no custard remains in the bowl.Safety: Keep the egg-soaked bread away from ready-to-eat food until it reaches 160°F.
5. 5Air-fry and turnBrush the basket with avocado oil, arrange nine sticks in one layer, and air-fry at 375°F (191°C) for 7 minutes, turning after 4 minutes.7 min · 375°FLook for: The edges are crisp and both broad sides are golden.Safety: Use two batches if a smaller basket cannot hold nine sticks without overlap.
6. 6Check and serveCheck the thickest stick for a fully set center and at least 160°F, rest all sticks for 1 minute, and serve.1 min 15 sec · 160°FLook for: Every center is hot and custardy rather than wet, and the edges stay crisp.Safety: Return undercooked sticks for 1-minute increments and recheck 160°F.