Get ready to savor every bite of these Best French Toast Sticks Recipe! This easy-to-make treat is perfect for a cozy morning at home or as a convenient breakfast option for busy school days.
Made by dipping bread slices into a traditional egg custard, then fried to golden perfection. Enjoy them sprinkled with powdered sugar or dipped in your favorite breakfast syrup.
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You'll love this crispy finger-friendly French toast are buttery and rich. Ready on your table in just 15 minutes!
Whether you're treating your kids or preparing a breakfast for a crowd, these French Toast Sticks are guaranteed to please everyone!
Gather around the table, pour the coffee, and savor every bite. It's a breakfast experience that will leave you longing for more, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Looking for more easy-to-make breakfast recipes ? Try my Cinnamon Roll French Toast, Homemade Bulk Pancake Mix or my Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake.
Table of Contents
- Recipe Notes
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Ingredients
- Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Quick Tip:
- Frying Instructions
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- Make it a Meal
- Storing Tips
- Can French Toast be Frozen?
- Can French Toast be Reheated?
- Reheat French Toast in Toaster
- Try these recipes next
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Recipe Notes
- If possible, use slightly stale bread for French toast sticks. This helps the bread hold its shape and prevents it from becoming too soggy during cooking.
- When you're dipping the bread sticks in the egg mixture, make sure each side is coated thoroughly, but be careful not to over-saturate the bread. If you do, the bread sticks will fall apart when they're frying.
- For a fun twist, try rolling the French toast sticks in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar while they're warm.
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Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- For a healthier option, you can make you can bake them in the oven. This reduces the added fat content while still achieving a delicious taste and texture.
- If you follow a gluten-free diet, you can use gluten-free bread to make French Toast sticks.
- Besides the traditional syrup, try sprinkling then with a mixture of cinnamon/sugar, powdered sugar or a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Try dipping them in Homemade Blueberry Sauce, honey, Nutella.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Using a serrated knife, cut each slice of bread in half and then in half again.
Step 2: Add the eggs and milk in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on high.
Quick Tip:
- For the perfect French Toast Sticks, try using slightly stale bread that's a day or two old.
- The advantage of using stale bread is that it absorbs the custard mixture better without becoming too soggy.
- This results in French Toast Sticks that are perfectly crispy and packed with flavor.
Step 3: Add the sugar, vanilla, and salt to the bowl and mix for 30 seconds
Step 4: Then half of the flour and mix until fully incorporated. Add the remaining flour and mix again until smooth.
Frying Instructions
Step 5: In a large frying pan, melt the oil and butter together. Dip the bread sticks into the batter. Allow the excess to drain off before adding them to the pan.
Step 6: Be careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until toasted.
Step 7: Allow both sides to reach a beautiful golden brown before removing them to a baking pan layered wit paper towels.
Step 8: Repeat with the remaining bread slices until all the egg mixture is gone.
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Make it a Meal
- Try adding scrambled eggs or my Spinach, Bacon and Cheese Frittata to make this a heartier meal.
- A side of crispy bacon or savory sausage complements the sweetness of the French Toast Sticks.
- A bowl of sliced strawberries, blueberries, or bananas with a Breakfast Parfait always adds a refreshing touch.
Storing Tips
Refrigerator: Allow the French Toast Sticks to cool completely before storing them. Place the leftover sticks in an airtight container. If you have a large batch, you can layer them with parchment paper in between to prevent sticking. Store the container or bag in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Can French Toast be Frozen?
Allow the cooked French toast sticks to cool completely before freezing. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Then place the tray in the freezer and freeze until the French toast slices are firm. Once the slices are frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container for up to 2 months.
Can French Toast be Reheated?
Oven: Place the frozen French toast slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes at 375°F, or until heated through.
Microwave: Place the frozen French toast slices on a microwave-safe plate and heat in 30-second intervals until warm. Using a microwave may result in a softer texture compared to using the oven.
Reheat French Toast in Toaster
You can reheat leftover French toast sticks by toasting them directly from frozen in a toaster until heated through.
Try these recipes next
- Check out my other recipe for French Toast Cinnamon Rolls or Freezer French Toast.
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Stuffed French Toast...yum!
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Best French Toast Sticks Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs beaten
- ½ cup whole milk
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4-6 slices sandwich bread
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Method
- Add the eggs and milk in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on high.
- Add the sugar, vanilla, and salt to the bowl and mix for 30 seconds
- Then add in half the flour and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add in the second half of the flour and mix until smooth.
- Using a serrated knife cut each slice of bread in half, then slice the halves in half. You should have about 16-24 sticks.
- In a large frying pan, melt the oil and butter together. Once the butter is melted and begins to bubble slightly, dip the sticks into the batter; a few at a time.
- Allow the excess egg mixture to drain off before adding to the pan. Be careful not to over crowd the pan. I was able to fit about 8 sticks at a time.
- Cook for 3-4 mins per side until toasted.
- Flip over and the allow the other sides to reach a beautiful golden brown.
- Let them rest on paper towels while you fry the others.
- Repeat the steps to finish off the remaining sticks.
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Notes
- If possible, use slightly stale bread for French toast sticks. This helps the bread hold its shape and prevents it from becoming too soggy during cooking.
- Do not let the bread sit in the batter to soak, they will fall apart. Only add them to the batter when you are actively preparing to fry them immediately.
- If your heat is too high, the oil and butter can burn. If that happens, pour it out and start again to avoid giving your sticks a burnt smell or taste.
Esme Slabbert says
What an awesome looking treat, but I am wondering, have you perhaps tried this in an AF as I try not to oil fry any foods.
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Lois says
I haven't tried it with the air fryer. I'm sure the recipe would turn out great without the use of oil in the air fryer.
Esme Slabbert says
Thanks, then I will have to give it a go.
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