Crispy French Toast Sticks
Crispy French toast sticks made with 5 simple ingredients; perfect for kids, freezer-friendly, and ready in minutes. Better than frozen, easy to dip, and great for busy mornings.
Pin Share Print Servings: 4
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick skillet (Or griddle for batch cooking)
- 1 Whisk (To combine egg mixture thoroughly)
- 1 Shallow dish (For soaking bread)
- 1 Spatula (For flipping sticks in pan)
Ingredients
- 6 slices Thick-cut bread - Brioche, challah, or Texas toast preferred
- 2 Eggs - Large
- 0.5 cup Milk - Whole milk gives best results
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Optional but recommended
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 pinch Salt - Enhances flavor
- 2 tablespoon Butter - For skillet
- Maple syrup - For dipping (optional)
- Powdered sugar - For garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Slice thick-cut bread into 3–4 sticks per slice and let sit out to dry for 30 minutes.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and salt until fully blended in a shallow dish.
- Dip bread sticks for 5 seconds per side in egg mixture, making sure they’re fully coated.
- Heat butter in skillet over medium; cook sticks 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Roll hot sticks in optional powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup or dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated using automated tools and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, please calculate using your specific ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 4sticks | Calories: 310kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) | Protein: 8g (16%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 130mg (43%) | Sodium: 270mg (12%) | Potassium: 150mg (4%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 10g (11%) | Vitamin A: 480IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 100mg (10%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)