Start your day with this simple air fryer toast recipe. In just a few minutes, you will have perfect toast that is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. This toast makes a great breakfast on busy mornings. Enjoy with your favorite toppings such as jam, honey, peanut butter, or one of my favorites, avocado.
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If you're like most people, you love toast but don't love how it often turns out — either too dry or not crispy enough.
In my opinion, the best way to make a crispy piece of toast every time is to use an air fryer. An air fryer will give your toast a perfect golden brown crust while keeping it moist and fluffy on the inside.
With this air fryer toast recipe, you can have your toast ready in minutes without worrying about burnt bread or uneven browning. In addition, air fryer toast is 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 big breakfasts or brunch. All you need is some bread (make sure not to use stale bread) and an air fryer, and you're good to go!
This is by far the easiest way to make toast and is a perfect breakfast option.
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🥖 Who Doesn't Love Toast?
Toast is a classic breakfast food that you can enjoy at any time of day. Toast is perfect for busy people or a college student who wants a quick and easy meal or snack. Air fryer toast is incredibly convenient because you can make it in minutes.
You can even use different types of bread depending on your personal preference. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Therefore, you should never skip it.
❤️ Why this recipe works
- Better than a toaster. The air fryer quickly circulates hot air around the food, creating a crisp exterior. This air fryer method is perfect for toast because it allows the bread to retain moisture and softness while still getting that desired crunch.
- Easy to make: Air fryer toast is quick and easy to make. Place a slice of bread in the air fryer, and you will have perfectly crisp golden brown toast in a matter of minutes.
- Healthy. Air fryers use little to no oil, so you can enjoy your toast without worrying about unhealthy fats and calories. It is your choice whether or not you want to add butter, margarine, or have plain toast.
- Economical. Bread is one of the least expensive foods, so you won't have to break the bank to enjoy delicious toast at home.
- Easy cleanup. Just give the air fryer tray a quick wipe after and you're done!
🥖 Ingredients
The best part about this recipe is it is made with ingredients that are easy to find at any grocery store or convenience store.
- Bread. I used 100% whole wheat bread for this recipe, which is my personal favorite, but feel free to use your favorite slices of bread.
- Butter or margarine, optional. I used margarine.
See the recipe card for quantities.
♨️ Instructions
Below is the air fryer toast recipe, one of the easiest air fryer recipes out there. I feel silly even adding a recipe card!
First of all, preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you want your bread buttered first, spread butter on the bread. I actually prefer not to add butter until after it is done toasting.
Place the bread in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Just make sure that the pieces of bread don't overlap. You may need to do them in batches if you are making a lot.
The bread on the left side in the picture below has no butter, and the bread on the right side has butter on it. It is up to you how you want to do it. I prefer to cook it without butter and then butter the toast after it is done.
Air fry toast for about three to five minutes, or until the bread is crispy and golden brown. If you like your bread light brown, check after three 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.
If you want to add some flavor to your air fryer toast, you can try adding some herbs or spices to the bread slices before cooking.
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.
📖 Substitutions
Bread: Instead of whole wheat bread, you could also use white bread or multigrain bread. I think the best toast bread is Texas toast, which comes in white or whole wheat. I also like to use my homemade whole wheat bread. You can also use air buns or English muffins. Sourdough bread and rye bread are also great substitutions.
Butter or margarine. You can omit butter or margarine, or use cooking oil spray instead.
📖 Variations
Spice up your air fryer toast with some fun toppings, spreads, and even fresh fruit.
Air fryer toast can be made in different variations, such as:
- Air Fryer Cinnamon Toast. Just add a little bit of butter and cinnamon sugar to your bread before air frying it.
- Air Fryer French Toast. Cook french toast or french toast sticks in the air fryer instead of a grill. Top with maple syrup.
- Nutella Toast. Top your toast with some Nutella.
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Toast. Top your toast with peanut butter and jelly.
- Cheese Toast. Top your toast with your favorite cheese.
- Avocado Toast. Add some smashed avocado to the top of your toast.
- Toast with strawberry jam. Top your toast with strawberry jam.
- Toast with raspberry jam. Top your toast with raspberry jam.
- Garlic toast. Brush butter on the toast and top with garlic powder.
- Vegan: Easily make vegan toast by using vegan bread and vegan butter.
This means you can add different things to your toast every time you make it!
🍽 Equipment
To make this air fryer toast recipe, you will need an air fryer. There are many different models of air fryers, and they all cook differently. Some are hotter and cook faster than others.
I made this toast in an Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer, a large basket-style air fryer, and I can cook four pieces of bread at a time. However, my Ninja Foodi Air Fryer has smaller baskets, so I can only cook two slices of bread at once.
The cook time stated above is for reference only; depending on your type of air fryer and the type of bread or thickness of your bread, it may require additional time.
Always consult the manual, which contains all the air fryer instructions and crucial safety information.
🌡️ Storage
To store leftover toast for next time, place it in an airtight container or bag. It will stay fresh for up to two days.
To reheat 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!
💭 Top tips
- Use fresh, good-quality bread for the best results.
- Preheat your air fryer before adding the bread. This will help the bread to cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Make sure the bread pieces are not touching each other.
- For extra crispy air fryer toast, brush the bread with a bit of olive oil before cooking.
- To add flavor to your air fryer toast, top it with garlic or herbs before cooking.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You can definitely toast with an air fryer! Just place the bread in the air fryer basket and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until toasted to your liking.
I find that the best temperature to make toast in the air fryer is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
It takes about 3-5 minutes to cook toast in the air fryer at 350 degrees F.
Yes, you can toast buns in an air fryer. Simply place the buns in the air fryer and cook them at a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about three minutes.
Yes, an air fryer toasts the bread on both sides.
🥑 What to serve with air fryer toast
Air fryer toast is a delicious and healthy way to start your day. Here are some ideas for what to serve with it:
- Jam: Spreads like jam or jelly add sweetness and flavor.
- Nut butter: Nut butter like peanut butter, pumpkin seed butter, or almond butter adds flavor, protein, and healthy fats.
- Cream cheese: Cream cheese adds richness and creaminess to the toast.
- Avocado: Smashed avocado with salt and pepper makes an excellent topping for toast, providing healthy monounsaturated fats and plenty of vitamins and minerals.
- Eggs: Fried eggs, soft-boiled eggs, or poached eggs are great options to top your toast with.
- Fresh fruit
- Fluffy Oven-Baked Omelet Casserole
- Spinach Mushroom Omelette With Feta Cheese
- Orange Julius
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This air fryer toast recipe is fantastic for busy mornings. With its fast cooking time and convenient cooking process, this simple recipe will undoubtedly make it so much easier for you to make a healthy and nutritious breakfast for your family.
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📋 Recipe
Easy Air Fryer Toast Recipe
Equipment
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 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the bread in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry toast for about three to five minutes, or until the bread is crispy and golden brown.
- 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.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use fresh, good-quality bread for the best results.
- Preheat your air fryer before adding the bread. This will help the bread to cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Make sure the bread pieces are not touching each other.
- For extra crispy air fryer toast, brush the bread with a little olive oil before cooking.
- If you want to add some flavor to your air fryer toast, top it with garlic or herbs before cooking.
Nutrition
📑 Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
Mate Mate SG
My family members are excited to taste air fryer toast. I will make them for tomorrow's breakfast.
Jeri
I'm excited to hear that you'll be trying out our air fryer toast! Let me know how your family likes it!
Marcellina
I didn't know that toast could be made in the air fryer!
Jeri
It is a super quick and easy way to make perfect toast, Marcellina!