Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Sticks
Golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar, this French toast is made for dipping. Slice it into sticks for a fun, handheld breakfast, or keep the bread whole for a classic French toast plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Total Time: 30-40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
French Toast
- 12 slices slightly stale bread
(I recommend using 1 loaf of Our Grateful Kitchen’s homemade bread cut into thick slices, or store-bought white bread, preferably a couple days old) - 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter, divided
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For Serving (optional)
-
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (ran out? Make your own powdered sugar!)
- Your favorite syrup (we like real maple syrup or sugar-free table syrup)
Instructions
-
Prepare the bread:
Remove the crusts if desired. Slice each piece of bread into 3 thick sticks, or leave the slices whole for traditional French toast. -
Mix the batter:
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla and a pinch of salt until smooth. -
Make the cinnamon sugar:
Combine the sugar and cinnamon on a large plate or shallow dish. Set aside. -
Heat the pan:
Heat a large griddle over medium-high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. -
Dip and cook:
Working quickly, roll each piece of bread in the egg mixture just until coated — do not soak. Shake off excess and place directly into the hot pan. Cook in batches, turning as needed, until all sides are golden brown. -
Coat while hot:
Transfer the cooked French toast immediately to the cinnamon sugar mixture and gently roll to coat while still warm so the sugar sticks. Dust with powdered sugar if using. -
Repeat:
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter as needed and repeat with the remaining bread. -
Serve:
Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
If You Don’t Have Stale Bread
I recommend drying in the air fryer for a couple minutes or toasting just slightly so bread releases some of the moisture inside it.
To Make Classic French Toast:
Leave the bread slices whole and cook as directed. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar after cooking or serve with syrup, butter, and toppings of choice.
Best Bread Tip:
Slightly stale, thick-cut bread holds its shape better and won’t become soggy.
Crowd Cooking Tip:
Use a large griddle or two skillets to speed things up when cooking for a group.