Breakfast
Maple French Toast Sticks with Candied Bacon
Recipe by Ninja Test Kitchen
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- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup, plus additional for serving
- 10 bread pieces (preferably brioche, challah, or French bread), approx. 1 inch x 3 inches
- 4 thick-cut bacon strips, cut in half
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Step 1
Insert a crisper plate in the bottom of each basket and spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.
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Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, cinnamon, and maple syrup until combined. Dip bread pieces in batter until saturated (about 15–20 seconds each).
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Step 3
Remove bread pieces from batter and place on the crisper plate in one basket in a single layer. Spray them with nonstick cooking spray, then insert basket in Zone 1.
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Step 4
In a medium bowl, toss the bacon strips with the brown sugar and black pepper until evenly coated. Place strips in an even layer on the crisper plate in the other basket and insert basket in Zone 2.
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Step 5
Select Zone 1, then use the dial to select AIR FRY, set temperature to 350°F, and set time to 18 minutes. Select Zone 2, then use the dial to select AIR FRY, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Select SMART FINISH, then press START/PAUSE to begin cooking (Zone 2 will read HOLD until it’s time to start cooking).
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Step 6
When the time reaches 7 minutes, remove baskets one at a time, then flip and rotate the French toast sticks and bacon. Reinsert baskets to continue cooking.
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Step 7
When cooking is complete, serve French toast sticks with maple syrup and candied bacon.
