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    Home » Air Fryer Recipes

    Air Fryer Toast

    By Emmeline Kemperyd updated February 14, 2024 · Published April 16, 2023 · Leave a Comment

    Total time: 5 minutes minutes
    Prep time: 1 minute minute
    5 from 2 votes
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    A slice of buttered air fryer toast.

    Make crispy toast like never before, with the help of your air fryer! One simple trick and just a few minutes of cooking is all you need, and you will be making air fryer toast every morning from now on.

    A slice of buttered air fryer toast.
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    • Why you will love this recipe
    • What you need to make it
    • How to make them
    • Tips & tricks
    • Recipe FAQ
    • How to serve air fryer toast
    • More quick & easy air fryer recipes
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    My kitchen is pretty small, and there's not enough counter space for all the appliances. So I prioritize - and I prioritize my air fryer. This air fryer toast recipe is just one more testament to the air fyer being the best appliance ever.

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    Once you learn the trick to air fry toast it will quickly become one of your favorite air fryer breakfast recipes! Serve independently, or make it a feast with air fryer eggs, breakfast potatoes and bacon.

    Why you will love this recipe

    • It's the best way to make toast
    • The crispiest toast, like you've never had before!
    • Super easy and done in just 3 minutes
    • Use fresh or frozen bread - both work just as well!

    What you need to make it

    Ingredients needd to make air fryer toast.

    Ingredient notes

    • Toast bread - any type of bread; white bread, sourdough, whole wheat bread, gluten-free bread... Fresh or frozen!
    • Tooth picks to avoid the bread flying into the fan. If your bread is thicker you might not need them, and not all air fryers seem to cause even thin slices of toast to fly around. But better safe than sorry!

    How to make them

    1. Stick the tooth picks into the crusty bottom of a slice of bread
    2. Stick the other half into the bottom of another slice - to make them stick together
    3. Place the stuck-together bread slices in your air fryer basket
    4. Air fry until crispy and golden, then top immediately with butter!

    Tips & tricks

    • No need to preheat your air fryer for this one
    • Don't defrost frozen bread - cook it straight from frozen, just add 1 more minute
    • Toast in a single layer - avoid overlap
    • If your slices are thicker add an extra minute
    • Cook time can vary with different air fryers
    • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish
    A slice of buttered air fryer toast.

    Recipe FAQ

    For more answers to your Air Fryer questions, check out my extensive Air Fryer FAQ.

    How do I prevent the bread from flying into the fan?

    This is what the tooth picks are for! Sticking the pieces of toast together makes them heavy enough that they won't fly around.

    Can an air fryer replace a toaster?

    Yes, an air fryer can do anything a toaster can (and often better).

    Can you make toast in an air fryer?

    Yes, making toast in your air fryer is a great idea!

    How to serve air fryer toast

    Serve air fryer toast with your favorite toast toppings, the same way as you would any other piece of golden toast:

    • Topped with whipped butter
    • Make peanut butter & jelly sandwiches
    • Dip in homemade tapenade
    • Make avocado toast
    • Top with cream cheese
    • Dip in your favorite nut butter: almond butter, pumpkin seed butter
    • Make garlic toast with a simple garlic butter, or rub the bread with a halved garlic clove for the simplest garlic bread
    • Top with mashed banana and maple syrup for a sweet treat
    • Use to make ricotta toast
    • Top with mashed tomatoes for a classic Spanish breakfast dish
    • Top with cinnamon sugar for a delicious Air Fryer Cinnamon Toast
    • Serve with eggs, sausages and bacon for a full English breakfast
    A slice of buttered air fryer toast.

    More quick & easy air fryer recipes

    Looking for more quick & easy air fryer recipes?

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    Recipe

    A slice of buttered air fryer toast.

    Air Fryer Toast

    5 from 2 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: North American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 2 toasts
    Calories: 64kcal
    Prep time: 1 minute min
    Cook time: 4 minutes mins
    Total time: 5 minutes minutes
    Author: Emmeline Kemperyd
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    Ingredients

    • 2 slices toast fresh or frozen
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    Air Fryer Instructions

    • Stick two tooth picks halfway into the crusty bottom part of a slice of toast, then slide the other half into another piece of toast. You want them to be able to lay flat next to each other, sticking together.
      2 slices toast
    • Place in air fryer basket and air fry 3 minutes (fresh) or 4 minutes (frozen) at 390℉ (200℃), until crispy and browned.

    Equipment (may contain affiliate links)

    • Air Fryer*
    • 2 Tooth picks

    Notes

    This recipe was tested in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer* and a Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer*. Cook time can vary with your air fryer model.

     

    Tips & tricks

    • No need to preheat your air fryer * for this one
    • Don't defrost frozen bread - cook it straight from frozen, just add 1 more minute
    • Toast in a single layer - avoid overlap
    • If your slices are thicker add an extra minute
    • Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish

    Nutrition

    Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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