Easy Cinnamon French Toast Sticks
Golden, crispy-on-the-outside and fluffy-inside French toast sticks rolled in cinnamon-sugar—perfect for quick breakfasts, dipping, or freezing for later.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or Texas toast) day-old is best
- 3 large eggs
- 0.75 cup milk whole or 2%
- 0.25 cup half-and-half for extra richness; optional
- 1.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon for custard
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter for the pan
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil helps prevent burning
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar for coating
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for coating
- 0.5 cup maple syrup for serving; optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cut each slice of bread into 3 sticks (about finger-width). Set aside.
- In a shallow dish, whisk sugar and the coating cinnamon together; set near the stove.
- In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, half-and-half, vanilla, custard cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 0.5 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat.
- Working in batches, quickly dip bread sticks in the custard, turning to coat and letting excess drip off.
- Cook sticks in the skillet 1 to 2 minutes per side, turning until deeply golden and crisp on all sides. Add remaining butter and oil between batches as needed.
- While warm, toss cooked sticks in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup for dipping, or cool completely and freeze for quick reheat breakfasts.
Notes
For best texture, use slightly stale bread. To freeze: arrange cooled sticks on a sheet pan to freeze, then store in a freezer bag up to 2 months. Reheat in a 375°F oven or air fryer until hot and crisp.