Description
Crispy, golden air fryer cinnamon sugar toast with a caramelized sweet coating and soft, fluffy interior. This quick and easy breakfast treat uses just 4 simple ingredients and takes only 8 minutes from start to finish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices thick-cut white bread or Texas toast (about 3/4 to 1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat for 2-3 minutes. This ensures even cooking and helps achieve that perfect crispy exterior.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar mixture: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Mix well with a spoon or fork until the cinnamon is evenly distributed throughout the sugar. Set aside.
- Butter the bread: Using a pastry brush or butter knife, generously coat both sides of each bread slice with melted butter. Make sure to spread it all the way to the edges—this is crucial for even browning and that delicious caramelized crust.
- Apply the cinnamon sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over both sides of the buttered bread slices. Press the mixture gently into the bread with your fingers or the back of a spoon to help it adhere. Don’t be shy—use all of the mixture for maximum flavor!
- Air fry the toast: Place the coated bread slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t overlap. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway through at the 2-3 minute mark. The toast is done when it’s golden brown and crispy on both sides with caramelized, slightly bubbly sugar.
- Cool slightly and serve: Remove the toast carefully from the air fryer using tongs or a spatula—it will be very hot! Let it cool for 1-2 minutes on a plate before serving. The toast will continue to crisp up slightly as it cools. Serve warm and enjoy immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- Bread thickness matters: Thicker slices (Texas toast style) work best. Regular thin sandwich bread can become too crispy and hard.
- Don’t skip preheating: Preheating ensures even cooking and helps achieve that perfect golden color.
- Watch carefully: Air fryer models vary in intensity. Start checking at 4 minutes to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately: Cinnamon sugar toast is best enjoyed fresh from the air fryer while still warm and crispy.
- Batch cooking: If making multiple servings, you can stack prepared slices with parchment paper between them and cook in batches.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg