To reheat French toast in an air fryer, preheat to 160°C (320°F) and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through and crispy. This gentle temperature prevents drying while reviving that perfect golden texture. Whether you’ve got leftover French toast from breakfast or meal-prepped slices, your air fryer delivers better results than a microwave.
Unlike microwaves that leave French toast rubbery or ovens that dry it out, air fryers circulate hot air to evenly reheat while maintaining moisture. The rapid airflow crisps the exterior just like fresh-off-the-griddle French toast. At airfryerrecipe.co.uk, we’ve tested dozens of methods and found air frying outperforms all other reheating techniques for texture and speed.
This method works for any French toast variety – whether classic egg-dipped bread, stuffed with cream cheese, or topped with berries. For best results, avoid overcrowding the basket so heat reaches all surfaces evenly. If reheating multiple slices, shake the basket halfway through. Check out our air fryer recipes section for creative French toast ideas worth making extra portions of.
Remove French toast from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if chilled. This prevents the middle staying cold while the outside overheats. For frozen French toast, thaw overnight in the fridge first. Pat any condensation off with kitchen paper to help achieve maximum crispiness during reheating.
Set your air fryer to 160°C (320°F) – the sweet spot for reheating French toast without burning the sugars in the egg coating. Cook for 3 minutes, then check doneness. Add 30-60 seconds if needed. Thicker slices or stuffed varieties may require 4-5 minutes total. Our air fryer conversion chart helps adjust times for different models.
For extra crispiness, lightly spritz slices with oil before reheating. If your French toast has toppings like syrup or powdered sugar, add these after reheating to prevent burning. Stacking slices vertically in the basket (like toast in a rack) improves airflow compared to laying flat. Always use oven gloves when handling the hot basket – the caramelised sugars get extremely hot.
Leftover French toast makes brilliant bread pudding or air fryer desserts if you have more than you can reheat. For food safety, consume reheated French toast immediately and don’t reheat more than once. Clean your air fryer basket promptly after using sticky ingredients – our cleaning guide makes maintenance simple.
If your reheated French toast turns out dry, reduce the temperature by 10°C next time. You can also place a small ovenproof dish of water in the air fryer basket to create steam. This works especially well for thick brioche French toast that needs longer reheating.
Sogginess usually means overcrowding the basket or not preheating the air fryer. Ensure at least 1cm space between slices, and always let your appliance reach full temperature before adding food. For French toast reheated from frozen, extend the time by 1-2 minutes but check frequently.
