What are French toast sticks made of?

French toast sticks are just like French toast, but instead of dipping the whole slice of bread into the egg custard, you'll cut the bread into rectangular sticks. The sticks are then dipped into a rich egg custard flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla that's soaked up into the bread. Once they're cooked, they're coated in a mix of cinnamon and sugar.

How long do you cook French Toast Sticks?

Cooking time will vary depending on the heat of your skillet or griddle. Mine typically take about 8 minutes. Watch for the sticks to become crispy and lightly golden brown and then flip them to the other side. Once all the sides are crispy and golden brown, they’re ready to eat!

Do French Toast Sticks contain dairy products?

This recipe does have dairy, but it can be made with dairy-free alternatives, such as vanilla almond milk. Here is my Vegan French Toast recipe, if you'd like to keep these dairy and egg free.

French Toast Sticks

Description

Deliciously crunchy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside, these French Toast Sticks are the BEST breakfast treat! Rich, buttery and coated in an irresistible cinnamon sugar mixture, this recipe is easy to make and tastes so much better than anything from the store.

Ingredients

Units Scale

6 thickly cut slices of bread (I used brioche)
3 large eggs
1 cup of milk
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
pinch of salt
cooking spray
1/2 cup of sugar
1 tablespoon of cinnamon

Instructions

Prepare the bread by cutting off all of the crust and then cutting each slice into square(ish) sticks. See video and photos for reference.
In a shallow bowl or pie dish, whisk together the eggs and milk. Add in the cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt and whisk to combine.
In a small bowl big enough for a stick of the bread to fit in, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, once hot, spray with cooking spray.
Working in batches, dip the bread in the milk mixture. I dip it in quickly (you don’t want it to soak up too much of the liquid), turn it over, and give it another quick dip. Place in the hot pan.
Cook the french toast for 2 minutes per side, flipping ¼ every couple of minutes, for a total of about 8 minutes. Remove to a plate.
Spray each stick lightly with cooking spray and then toss in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
Serve immediately with maple syrup and ENJOY

Notes

Storing leftovers. Store any leftover sticks in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 days.
Reheating. For best results reheat these in the toaster, air fryer, oven or toaster oven. If you reheat them in the microwave, they’ll still be tasty but not very crispy.
Freezing. Freeze the cooked French toast sticks in a single layer on a baking pan. Once they are frozen firm you can slide them into a zip top freezer bag to store for up to 2 months in the freezer. You can then reheat from frozen.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: French toast, French toast sticks