Air Fryer French Toast Roll-Ups

If you are looking for a fun dessert, try these French toast roll-ups, which have a crisp texture and a delicious nutella filling. These bites are like French toast but are a little more decadent making them perfect for dessert rather than breakfast.

To make the French toast, you begin by rolling bread out, spreading it with nutella, and then rolling it up into a roll. Then, they get dipped in a mixture of milk and eggs before being dipped in cinnamon sugar. Finally, they get cooked in an air fryer until golden brown. Drizzled with nutella, these French toast roll-ups may become your new favourite treat!

What are French Toast Roll-ups?

French toast roll-ups are a unique take on traditional French toast, except that instead of being fried as whole slices of bread, they are rolled up with nutella before being cooked in an air fryer. They are also rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture to create a crusty coating, whereas French toast is often served with a dusting of cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup. These French toast roll-ups are a little more decadent than the French toast that you would eat for breakfast, and are well worth the effort for something that is so delicious!

Pro Tips

• Use a rolling pin to ensure the sandwich bread it rolled to an even thickness.
• When dipping the bread in the egg mixture, only allow it to sit for a few seconds as you don’t want it to absorb so much egg that it falls apart.
• When cooking the French toast roll-ups in the air fryer, leave enough space between the roll-ups to ensure that there is proper air flow and that they cook evenly.
• For added decadence, serve the French toast roll-ups with a drizzle of nutella or serve the nutella on the side for dipping.

What to Serve with French Toast Roll-ups?

These French toast roll-ups are great with a cup of coffee to cut through the richness. They can also be plated with some fresh whipped cream and strawberries for an extra special dessert.

Can I Freeze French Toast Roll-ups?

Yes, these French toast roll-ups should freeze beautifully. Simply place them in a sealed bag or airtight container and place them in the freezer. Then, when you are ready to serve them, you can re-toast them in the air fryer from frozen.

Can I Add Other Ingredients to French Toast Roll-ups?

Yes, if you would like to change this recipe up, you can definitely get creative. They would be delicious with some chopped hazelnuts added to the filling. Alternatively, you could replace the nutella with fruit jam and garnish them with maple syrup instead of a drizzle of nutella.

Can I Make French Toast Dairy-Free?

Yes, if you are on a dairy-free diet, you can easily replace the milk with your favorite plant-based milk. Soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk, or cashew milk are all excellent in French toast.

How to Store French Toast Roll-ups

If you have leftovers of this French toast roll-ups recipe, simply place them in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to reheat them in the air fryer or oven. Alternatively, you can freeze them, and then reheat them from frozen.

How to Make French Toast Roll-ups

Step 1: Trim the crusts from the bread and roll them out to ⅛-inch thick.

Step 2: Spread them with nutella and roll them up tightly.

Step 3: In a bowl, whisk the milk with the egg. Dip the French toast rolls into the egg mixture.

Step 4: Coat the roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar. Place them in an air fryer basket and allow them to cook for 5 minutes.

Step 5: Serve immediately!