Learn how to make air fryer toast with this easy recipe. Make perfect toast that's crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside in just a few minutes - no toaster or oven needed.
I keep the temperature at 350°F instead of the 400°F some recipes call for - I've found the higher heat gets the outside too crispy before the inside catches up. 350°F gives you that golden crust without going hard or brittle.
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A Foolproof Method
I think the best way to make a crispy piece of bread every single time is to use an air fryer. A basket-style air fryer gives your toast a perfect golden-brown crust, and it toasts both sides evenly without you having to flip it.
Air fryer toast is also less likely to burn than toast made in a conventional oven or toaster.
You can make this crispy toast on busy mornings when you don't have time to make a big breakfast or brunch - or use it as the base for quick sandwiches, avocado toast, or a sweet treat with your favorite spreads.
Quick Answer: How Long to Air Fry Toast
Air fry toast at 350°F for 3-5 minutes, checking at the 3-minute mark for lighter toast. Most bread is ready in that window, though thicker slices like Texas toast or a baguette may need an extra 1-2 minutes.
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- A Foolproof Method
- Quick Answer: How Long to Air Fry Toast
- Why this recipe works
- Ingredients You'll Need
- How to Make Air Fryer Toast
- Air Frying Bagels
- Toasting Frozen Bread
- Variations
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Storage
- Jeri's Top Tips
- FAQs
- What to Serve With Air Fryer Toast
- More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- Printable Recipe
- Comments
Why this recipe works
- Air fryer toast is quick and easy to make.
- Perfect toast every time, no matter what kind of bread you use.
- No more burnt toast!
Ingredients You'll Need
- Bread. Use 100% whole wheat bread, white bread, Texas toast, multigrain bread, sourdough, Italian bread, or a baguette. You can also use homemade whole wheat bread, air buns, or bagels.
- Butter or margarine, optional. I used margarine.
How to Make Air Fryer Toast
Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the bread in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer, making sure the slices don't overlap. Cook in batches if needed.
Step 2: Air fry the bread for 3-5 minutes until crispy, toasty, and golden brown. If you like your bread light brown, check after 3 minutes. If you want your toast browner, it may take up to five minutes. Remove the toasted bread from the air fryer, add butter or margarine if desired, and serve immediately.
Add your favorite toppings, spread, or jam to make it more flavorful! You can also top your golden toast with mashed avocado for an easy avocado toast, or add cheese or your favorite nut butter.
A note on bread type and cooking time: thinner slices toast fastest, while a thick-cut baguette, Italian bread, or Texas toast will need the full 5 minutes, sometimes closer to 6-7. Start checking early the first time you use a new kind of bread so you know its exact timing going forward.
Air Frying Bagels
Bagels take a little longer than a regular slice of bread since they're denser. Split the bagel in half and air fry at 350°F for 5-6 minutes, checking at the 5-minute mark. Cut side up gets you the toastiest interior.
Toasting Frozen Bread
No need to thaw first - you can air fry bread straight from the freezer. Just add 1-2 extra minutes to the cook time and keep an eye on it, since frozen bread can go from perfectly toasted to overdone quickly once it catches up to temperature.
Variations
- French toast. Cook French toast or toast sticks in the air fryer. Top with maple syrup.
- Garlic toast. Brush butter on the toast and top with garlic powder.
- Vegan. Easily make vegan toast by using vegan bread and vegan butter.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Overcrowding the basket. Slices need space for air to circulate on all sides, or they'll steam instead of crisp up.
- Skipping the preheat. Starting with a cold air fryer means uneven toasting from one piece to the next.
- Using stale or very thin bread. Fresh, sturdier slices hold up better and get crispier than thin sandwich bread.
- Not checking early the first time. Every air fryer runs a little differently - check at the 3-minute mark the first time you try a new kind of bread so you know your machine's exact timing.
Storage
To store leftover toast for next time, place it in an airtight container or bag in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to two days.
To reheat the air fryer toast, place it back in the air fryer and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about two minutes. Your air fryer toast will taste like you just made it.
Jeri's Top Tips
- Brush the bread with olive oil before cooking for extra-crispy toast.
- To flavor your toast, top it with garlic or herbs before cooking.
- Once it's done, move the toast to a cooling rack or counter instead of stacking it right away - stacking traps steam and can make it go soft.
FAQs
Yes! Place the bread in the air fryer basket and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until toasted to your liking.
The best temperature to make toast in the air fryer is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
It takes 3-5 minutes to toast bread in the air fryer at 350°F, with thicker slices like a baguette or Texas toast needing closer to 6-7.
Yes, you can toast buns in an air fryer. Simply place the buns in the air fryer and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about three minutes.
Yes - a basket-style air fryer circulates hot air around the bread, so both sides toast evenly without flipping.
Yes, straight from the freezer. Add 1-2 extra minutes to the cook time and check for doneness a little earlier.
What to Serve With Air Fryer Toast
- Add butter and cinnamon sugar to your bread before air frying it for a sweet cinnamon toast treat.
- Spread on some strawberry jam, raspberry jam, or Nutella.
- Add peanut butter, pumpkin seed butter, almond butter, or any nut butter.
- Top with your favorite cheese or cream cheese spread.
- Smashed avocado with salt and pepper is an excellent toast topper.
- Add fried eggs, soft-boiled eggs, or poached eggs.
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Printable Recipe
Air Fryer Toast
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Optional toppings:
- peanut butter
- nut butter
- jam or jelly
- honey
- mashed avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350℉.
- Place the bread in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry toast for 3-5 minutes at 350℉, or until the bread is crispy and golden brown. (I use 350°F instead of a higher temp - it toasts evenly without over-crisping the outside before the inside catches up.
- Remove the toasted bread from the air fryer, add butter or margarine if desired, and serve immediately.
- Add your favorite toppings, spread, or jam to make it more flavorful! You can also top your golden toast with avocado, cheese, or nut butter.
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Notes
- Use fresh bread for best results.
Preheat your air fryer before adding the bread.
Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - make sure the bread pieces aren't touching.
Brush the bread with olive oil before cooking for extra-crispy toast.
To flavor your air fryer toast, top it with garlic or herbs before cooking.
Once toasted, move it to a cooling rack or counter instead of stacking right away - stacking traps steam and can soften the crispness.
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Mate Mate SG says
My family members are excited to taste air fryer toast. I will make them for tomorrow's breakfast.
Jeri says
I'm excited to hear that you'll be trying out our air fryer toast! Let me know how your family likes it!
Marcellina says
I didn't know that toast could be made in the air fryer!
Jeri says
It is a super quick and easy way to make perfect toast, Marcellina!