Air Fryer Recipes

When it comes to breakfast, or even a sweet treat later in the day, nothing beats the comfort of rich and flavourful French toast. This recipe takes the classic dish and elevates it with the indulgent flavours of chocolate and hazelnut, combined into bite-sized delights that are perfect for your air fryer. Easy to prepare, these Chocolate Hazelnut French Toast Bites are a surefire way to impress your family or guests.

Ingredients

• 8 slices of brioche bread, preferably slightly stale
• 4 large eggs
• 120ml (½ cup) whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
• 60g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• Butter or oil spray, for greasing
• Powdered sugar and fresh berries, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Begin by spreading a generous amount of chocolate hazelnut spread onto 4 slices of brioche bread. Top with the remaining slices, pressing down gently to make sandwiches.
2. Using a sharp knife, cut each sandwich into quarters, creating small bite-sized pieces.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
4. Grease the basket of your air fryer lightly with butter or oil spray.
5. Dip each brioche bite into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are well-coated and the mixture is absorbed.
6. Place the coated bites into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch.
7. Set the air fryer to 180°C (355°F) and cook the bites for 5-6 minutes or until they are golden brown and a slight crisp forms on the edges.
8. Once cooked, carefully remove the French toast bites from the air fryer and set on a serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries, if desired.

This recipe is perfect for those mornings when you want to ease into the day with a comforting and luxurious breakfast. The air fryer gives these bites a delightful crispness on the outside while keeping the inside soft and gooey with melted chocolate hazelnut spread.

Tips and Variations

• Choice of Bread: Brioche is recommended for its richness and ability to soak up the egg mixture, but you can also use challah or regular white bread.
• Dairy-Free Option: Substitute regular milk with almond or oat milk, and ensure your bread is dairy-free.
• Additions: Add banana slices inside the sandwiches for an even richer treat.
• Sugar Alternatives: Replace granulated sugar with coconut sugar or a sugar substitute like stevia if preferred.

Not only is this recipe adaptable to various dietary needs, but it's also quick to prepare, making it an excellent choice for busy mornings. These bites store well in the fridge for up to 2 days and can be easily reheated in the air fryer, regaining their perfect texture.

Whether you're making breakfast for a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, these Chocolate Hazelnut French Toast Bites are guaranteed to be a hit. Mix, fry, serve, and enjoy a delicious start to your day!