Air Fryer Pumpkin French Toast

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If your mornings are a blur of backpacks, lunch boxes, and someone always missing a shoe, you still deserve a breakfast that feels like fall. That’s exactly what this air fryer pumpkin french toast is for, it’s cozy, it’s fast, and it doesn’t ask much of you before 7 a.m.

This recipe takes everything you love about classic French toast and adds real pumpkin and warm spice to the batter, then lets the air fryer do the work. No standing over a skillet flipping slices one at a time, you load the basket, walk away, and come back to golden, crisp-edged toast ready for syrup. This recipe can also be made in the Ninja Crispi.

What is Air Fryer Pumpkin French Toast?

Air fryer pumpkin french toast is thick-cut bread dipped in a spiced pumpkin custard (eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice) and cooked in the air fryer until golden and slightly crisp on the outside, soft in the middle. It’s a fall twist on classic French toast that skips the skillet entirely.

This particular recipe will use Pumpkin Pie Spice, which you can buy at the store or make yourself with this recipe.

Key Takeaways

• Ready in about 20 minutes, start to finish.
• Just a few simple ingredients from the pantry.
• No skillet or flipping required.
• Make it in the Ninja Crispi too!
• Kid-friendly and perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredient Notes

• Thick-Cut Bread – Texas toast, brioche, or challah hold up best in the cusatrd without falling apart. Sandwich bread will get too soggy.
• Eggs – Binds the custard and gives the toast its classic texture.
• Pumpkin Puree – Use plain canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
• Milk – Whole milk gives the most custard like texture.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice – The shortcut to warm fall flavors.
• Vanilla Extract – Rounds out the sweetness.
• Sugar – Small amount helps the batter caramelize.

How to Make Air Fryer French Toast

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs.
2. Add the packed brown sugar and pumpkin puree, whisk until blended.
3. Sprinkle in the pumpkin spice and milk.
4. Mix it up well.
5. Slice each piece of bread into thirds.
6. Take one of the pieces of bread and soak in the egg mixture for 10 seconds.
7. Flip and soak the other side.
8. Put the bread in the basket of the air fryer.
9. Repeat for the remaining pieces.
10. It’s important to be sure to leave room around the pieces so that it cooks evenly.
11. Cook in the air fryer at 370°F for 4 minutes.
12. Carefully flip each piece and cook 2 more minutes or until golden brown.
13. Serve with maple syrup, butter, or powdered sugar.

Pro Tips for the Best French Toast

• Don’t oversoak the bread, just a quick dip on each side is enough; too long and it turns mushy.
• Preheat your air fryer for 2-3 minutes for the most even, golden color.
• Don’t overcrowd the basket, the pieces need airflow on all sides to crisp properly.
• If reheating a full batch, pile the pieces back in and air fry 1 minute just to rewarm.
• For extra caramelization, brush finished toast lightly with melted butter right out of the basket.

Variations

• Dairy-free: Use your favorite non-dairy milk in place of whole milk.
• French toast sticks: Slice bread into strips before dipping for a fun, dippable kid version.
• Extra indulgent: Use pumpkin brioche or cinnamon swirl bread instead of Texas toast.
• Lower sugar: Omit the sugar in the batter and rely on toppings for sweetness.
• Protein boost: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to the batter for a more filling breakfast.

Make it in the Ninja Crispi

To make this as Ninja Crispi French Toast, just use the AIR FRYER preset and follow the timing instructions on this recipe. Be sure to flip the toast as instructed. Check out more Ninja Crispi Recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to Serve with Pumpkin French Toast

This is a wonderful choice for breakfast and it’s so simple to make with a side of Air Fryer Sausage.

I’d even suggest pairing it with your own Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte too!

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from the fridge or freezer in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes, or pop in the toaster for a quick single-slice reheat.

This pumpkin french toast is the best cozy fall breakfast without any extra dishes. Let the air fryer do the work while you enjoy this delicious french toast and your favorite cup of coffee.

Air Fryer Pumpkin French Toast

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Make a delicious batch of Air Fryer Pumpkin French Toast or French Toast Sticks!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 16 minutes mins

Course Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients  

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• 4 Slices Thick White Bread
• 2 Eggs
• 2 Tsp Pumpkin Spice
• 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Puree
• 2/3 Cup Milk
• 1/4 Cup Packed Brown Sugar

Instructions 

• In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs.

• Add the packed brown sugar and pumpkin puree, whisk until blended.

• Sprinkle in the pumpkin spice and milk.

• Mix it up well.

• Slice each piece of bread into thirds.

• Take one of the pieces of bread and soak in the egg mixture for 10 seconds.

• Flip and soak the other side.

• Put the bread in the basket of the air fryer.

• Repeat for the remaining pieces.

• It’s important to be sure to leave room around the pieces so that it cooks evenly.

• Cook in the air fryer at 370°F for 4 minutes.

• Carefully flip each piece and cook 2 more minutes or until golden brown.

• Serve with maple syrup, butter, or powdered sugar.

Notes

Remember the spice can be substituted with cinnamon or apple spice too.
Brown sugar can be substituted with granulated sugar or raw sugar.
As always keep a close eye the first time you make this as all air fryers do heat a bit differently.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 213mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13g