Air Fryer Toast
on Apr 28, 2025
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Air fryer toast is a simple recipe that turns everyday bread slices into golden-brown toast using circulating hot air—no need for a traditional toaster.
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Whether you’re after plain toast, cinnamon toast or something a little extra, this air fryer method is fast, reliable and fits into even the busiest mornings.
Keep reading to upgrade your breakfast game and try this foolproof air fryer toast recipe for yourself!
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About this Air Fryer Toast Recipe
The longer I have had our air fryer, the more I like it. We make so many easy and delicious air fryer dishes. From peanut butter cookies in the air fryer to golden brown air fryer scallops, this new age kitchen gadget seems to get more useful every day.
This air fryer toast recipe is one of the easiest ways to air fry crispy toast with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Air fry toast is not only efficient but also saves space compared to traditional toasters.
With just a slice of bread and a little butter or olive oil you’ll have toasted bread in just a few minutes—no toaster oven or traditional oven required. Perfect for busy mornings, small space kitchens or even college students trying to save counter space and skip unnecessary appliances.
We love how customizable this is—use white bread for classic golden toast, go savory with garlic toast or layer on peanut butter or almond butter for a boost of extra protein. You can even turn your toast into a base for avocado toast, cheese toast, or cinnamon sugar toast.
Want more quick breakfast ideas? Try some of our air fryer recipes like our Crispy Air Fryer Hash Browns Recipe, or keep it classic side with this French Toast made with Almond Crossants. They pair perfectly with crispy toast, fresh fruit or your favorite spreads.
Substitutions and Variations
Mix up your toast game with these ideas:
- Avocado and poached egg
- Peanut butter and banana
- Hummus and cucumber
- Garlic bread: Use garlic powder or minced garlic combined with olive oil to create quick toasted garlic bread in the air fryer.* Your toppings: Use various toppings to enhance your toast, below are some ideas for sweet and savory options.
Toppings:
- Peanut butter & banana slices for a filling snack
- Avocado toast with garlic powder and red pepper flakes
- Cinnamon sugar for a sweet treat
- Cream cheese & fresh fruit for a light option
Substitutions:
- Use butter or olive oil, coconut oil or your preferred dairy-free spread.
- Whole grain, gluten-free or free bread based on your personal preferences.
- Instead of jam, try vanilla extract mixed with almond butter or top with savory spreads like hummus.
What You Need
Grab a few slices of your favorite bread, a set of English muffins, or even a sliced bagel. Then, have whatever topping you like: butter, cream cheese, jam, or jelly—the choice is yours. Here is how to make the best toast in an air fryer!
Ingredients
- 2 slices of your favorite bread – White bread, Italian bread, whole grain, English muffins or any type of bread will work. The thickness of your bread affects the cooking time and texture.
- Butter (optional) – Room-temperature butter makes it easy to spread and helps achieve that golden-brown toast. Salted or unsalted works depending on your taste buds.
- Jam, almond butter, peanut butter, nut butter or cream cheese (optional) – Use your favorite toast toppings to finish things off.
Equipment
- Air fryer – This works in either an oven-style air fryer or a basket-style air fryer. You can make as many slices of toast in the air fryer as your machine will hold, in a single layer.
- Air fryer basket or tray – Arrange the pieces of bread in a single layer to ensure even toasting.
- Parchment paper – Optional, but great for easy cleanup—especially if you’re buttering before toasting.
How to Make Toast in an Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 320°F. This helps kickstart the cooking process and gives you better results every single time.
An air fryer can also replace a toaster, performing the same functions more efficiently. Be sure to use room temperature butter!
- Prepare your bread slices. Spread a little butter on one or both sides for extra flavor. You can also skip this for plain toast or spray the basket lightly with olive oil. With an air fryer, there’s no need for a toaster anymore, as it can produce perfectly toasted bread in a fraction of the time.
- Place the slices of bread in a single layer on the air fryer tray or basket. Avoid overlapping for even cooking.
- Toast at 320°F for 4–6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Start checking around the 3-minute mark, especially for thinner bread or if using a high-powered air fryer oven.
- Once the bread reaches that golden toast stage, remove it. Add maple syrup, cinnamon sugar or cream cheese—whatever gets your taste buds going.
How to Make the Best Air Fryer Toast
- Preheat your air fryer for best results—it speeds up the cooking process and gives you crisp toast. An air fryer can toast different types of bread, toast, bagels and English muffins.
- Always place bread in a single layer to avoid uneven cooking.
- Flip halfway for golden-brown toast.
- Watch your first batch closely—the cooking time may vary based on the air fryer and bread thickness. Choosing the right bread, artisan loaves or sourdough, is key to great toast.
- For easy cleanup, use parchment paper under the toast (just make sure it’s trimmed so it doesn’t touch the heating element).
Toast like a Pro
Want to toast like a pro? Here are some top tips to get your air fryer toast perfect every time:
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 320°F before adding your bread. This starts the cooking process and gives you even toasting.
- Use the Right Bread: The type and thickness of your bread affects the cook time. Thicker slices like sourdough bread may need a bit more time, thinner slices toast faster.
- Flip Halfway: For golden brown toast, flip your bread halfway through the cooking time. This ensures both sides are crispy.4. Single Layer: Place your bread slices in a single layer; either in your air fryer basket or rack. Don’t overlap because this can cause uneven toasting.
- Watch Closely: Keep an eye on your toast, especially if it’s your first time using the air fryer for this. Cooking times can depend on your kind of air fryer and bread used.
Now you’re toasting like a pro!
Air Fryer Oven Tips
Using an air fryer oven? Here are some specific tips:
- Adjust the Rack Position: Place your air fryer tray or basket on the middle rack for even cooking. This allows the hot air to circulate around the bread for crispy toast.
- Monitor Closely: Air fryer ovens can be more powerful than basket-style air fryers so keep an eye on your toast to prevent burning. Start checking at 3 minutes.
- Use Parchment Paper: If you might not be the neatest cook in the kirtchen, just use a piece of parchment paper and put it under your bread. Just make sure it doesn’t touch the heating element.
- Experiment with Settings: Some air fryer ovens have a toast function. Feel free to experiment with different settings to find what works best for your desired level of crispiness.
Now you’ll get the most out of your air fryer oven and have perfect toast every time.
Recipe Questions and Answers
Yes! To make frozen bread in an air fryer, you’ll need to add an extra minute or two of air frying time and keep an eye on the color for perfect toast.
Start at lower temperature (320°F or 300°F) and check after 2-3 minutes, especially if using a thinner bread slice.
While toasted bread is best fresh, you can store unbuttered slices of toast in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat at lower temperature for 1-2 minutes.
Whether you like cinnamon toast, Texas toast or just a quick breakfast, this easy recipe has you covered. It’s perfect for small space kitchens, people trying to streamline their cooking or anyone tired of the traditional toaster. With just a few loaves of bread and your favorite spreads, you’re on your way to the best way to make toast—no toaster oven needed.
If you haven’t tried making toast in an air fryer yet, it’s time! Air fryer toast is a game-changer, offering a quick and efficient way to achieve perfectly crispy toast every time. Unlike a regular toaster, an air fryer uses hot air to evenly cook the bread resulting in a deliciously golden brown exterior and a soft, warm interior.
Plus it’s incredibly versatile—you can toast everything from white bread to gluten-free bread and even experiment with different toppings like almond butter or avocado. Whether you’re in a rush in the morning or just looking for a healthier option, air fryer toast is the way to go.
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Air Fryer Toast
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 2 tsp butter, room temp
- 2 tsp jam, Optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set it to 320°F (160°C) and let it preheat for about 2 minutes.
- Prepare the bread: Spread a thin, even layer of room-temperature butter on one or both sides of each piece of bread, depending on personal preferences. If you're not using butter, you can make plain toast or lightly spray the basket with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the bread pieces in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer. Ensure that each slice of bread is not overlapping for even cooking.
- With the air fryer set to 320°F (160°C) and toast for 4-6 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Begin checking at 3 minutes for golden toast, especially with thinner bread.
- Check for doneness: The toast is ready when it reaches your desired level of crisp toast. Add 1-2 minutes for darker toast if needed, but watch them closely.
- Apply optional butter and jam. Remove the golden brown toast from the air fryer and spread extra butter and jam on one side while the bread is still warm.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious toast immediately with your favorite toppings. Pair with fresh fruit, coffee, or tea for a complete snack or breakfast.
Notes
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For best results, preheat your air fryer and place bread in a single layer for even toasting.
(This helps ensure golden, crispy toast every single time.) -
Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your bread and type of air fryer.
(Start checking at 3 minutes to avoid burning and adjust as needed.) -
Flip bread halfway through the cooking process to get perfectly golden-brown toast on both sides.
(Especially helpful when using butter or thicker slices of bread.)
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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