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Air Fryer Cinnamon French Toast Rolls
Crisp on the outside and soft in the middle, these sweet roll-ups turn a classic breakfast into a fun finger food. You'll flatten standard white bread, coat it heavily with cinnamon sugar, and let the air fryer do the heavy lifting. It's a fantastic trick for transforming basic pantry staples into a warm, buttery morning treat. They're perfectly portioned for dipping straight into maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 2 (¾ " -thick) slices white bread
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
- 1 Lay bread slices on a cutting board. With a rolling pin, flatten bread slices.
Instructions
- 1Flatten the bread slices with a rolling pin so they're pliable enough to roll without tearing. Spread the softened butter evenly over the top of each slice.
- 2Sprinkle the cinnamon and granulated sugar over the butter, then tightly roll up each piece of bread.
- 3Whisk the egg and milk together in a small bowl. Dip the rolled bread into the mixture, turning to coat all sides completely.
- 4Lightly coat the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the coated rolls in the basket and cook at 350°F for 6 minutes until golden brown.
- 5Carefully remove the hot rolls from the air fryer using tongs and dust the tops with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Notes
- Serving: Pair these rolls with a small bowl of warm maple syrup for dipping.
- Bread choice: Standard soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread works best here. Thick artisan loaves won't flatten or roll easily.
- Make ahead: You can assemble and roll the bread up to a day in advance, storing them in an airtight container in the fridge until you're ready to dip and air fry.