Air Fryer Cannoli Stuffed French Toast
Air Fryer Cannoli Stuffed French Toast is a mouthwatering breakfast that takes just 20 minutes and tastes like dessert. So easy, you can serve it any day of the week.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 781kcal
Ingredients
Cannoli Filling
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips
French Toast
- 4 slices ½" thick brioche bread challah or Texas Toast
- 3 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted & slightly cooled
- 1 cup half & half
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Garnishes: Powdered sugar, sliced fruit & berries, maple syrup
Instructions
Cannoli Filling
- Blend ricotta cheese with powdered sugar and extract until smooth.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips and set aside.
- Preheat air fryer at 360 degrees for 5 minutes. Once preheated, spray basket with nonstick cooking spray.
French Toast
- Crack eggs in a medium bowl and whisk well.
- Slowly add melted butter, whisking continuously so that eggs do not start to cook.
- Add milk, sugar, extract, and cinnamon and whisk until completely mixed and sugar has dissolved.
- Dip one slice of bread into mixture, turn and dip other side.
- Place into preheated air fryer basket.
- Dollop some of the cannoli mixture onto the top of the bread and spread evenly with a spoon.
- Take second piece of bread and repeat dipping in egg mixture. Place on top of cannoli filling.
- Repeat with remaining two slices of bread and place in air fryer.
- Make sure there is plenty of room in-between stuffed French toast slices.
- Spray the tops of the French toast slices with nonstick cooking spray.
- Air fry for 5 minutes, turn slices over, spray tops with nonstick cooking spray, and air fry for an additional 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove with spatula and place on serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve with butter, berries, sliced fruit, maple syrup and even whipped cream.
Notes
STORING/REHEATING
Store: Let French Toast cool then wrap in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To Reheat:
- Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Air fry the stuffed French toast for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
- Microwave: This is a quick way to reheat it but it will lose its crispness. Microwave on high for 30 seconds then in 20-second increments until heated through.
- Oven: Place the stuffed French toast on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 781kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 359mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 1133IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 2mg
