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Golden homemade French toast sticks with maple syrup and powdered sugar. Served on a white plate with fresh berries in the background.

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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)

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

Method
 

  1. Slice thick-cut bread into 3–4 sticks per slice and let sit out to dry for 30 minutes.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and salt until fully blended in a shallow dish.
  3. Dip bread sticks for 5 seconds per side in egg mixture, making sure they’re fully coated.
  4. Heat butter in skillet over medium; cook sticks 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  5. 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.