French Toast Sticks
Crispy-outside, custardy-inside bread sticks that are faster and easier to eat than traditional French toast. Perfect for dunking in maple syrup or eating as a handheld breakfast.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 9g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut each bread slice in half lengthwise to make sticks about 1.5 inches wide.
Step 2
Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla in a shallow bowl until smooth and frothy.
Step 3
Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until foaming, ~1 minute.
Step 4
Dip each bread stick into egg mixture 1–2 seconds per side; let excess drip off.
Step 5
Place sticks in skillet in a single layer without crowding. Fry 2–3 minutes until deep golden.
Step 6
Flip sticks and fry the other side 2–3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Step 7
Transfer to a plate and serve hot with maple syrup for dunking.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- shallow bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- paper towels
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