French toast is a beloved dessert in many regions, especially during Easter week. Traditional methods dip slices of bread in milk and eggs, then deep fry, which adds a lot of fat and calories. This version uses the air fryer to keep the dish light while preserving flavor and texture, delivering a lighter take on a classic treat.
Torrijas de leche: the simplest recipe
To prepare this milk-based French toast, the ingredients chosen are lighter yet still satisfying, aiming for a healthier result. Wholemeal bread replaces white bread, erythritol substitutes white sugar, and the end result closely resembles traditional French toast, but with fewer calories and less fat.
To prepare these milk torrijas, gather the following ingredients:
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Two thick slices of whole wheat bread
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half a liter of milk
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peel of half a lemon
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a cinnamon stick
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2 eggs
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half a glass of water
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two tablespoons of honey
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erythritol
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cinnamon powder
Torrijas in the fryer
Pour the milk into a saucepan with the lemon peel and cinnamon sticks. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. At the end, remove from heat and lift out the cinnamon stick and lemon peel. Let the milk cool slightly before pouring it into a deep bowl.
Dip the whole wheat bread in the warm milk so each slice is well saturated. Allow it to soak for about 5 minutes, turning halfway so the other side absorbs liquid too.
When the bread has absorbed as much milk as possible, whisk the eggs and dip the saturated slices into the egg wash.
The best bread for making homemade torrijas
Prepare the air fryer basket with a baking paper liner cut to fit. Place the torrijas carefully so they hold together and cook in the air fryer at 180 degrees for 12 minutes. Flip them and cook for another 10 minutes on the opposite side.
Finally, prepare the syrup to finish the dish. The syrup adds the classic sweetness to these milk torrijas using the air fryer method.
You’ll make it this Easter with this French toast recipe
To make the syrup, combine two tablespoons of honey with a little water in a saucepan and boil until it slightly thickens. Drizzle the syrup over the French toast as a glaze.
Then mix cinnamon powder with erythritol on a plate and press the warm torrijas through the mixture. The result is unexpectedly delightful, offering a gentle sweetness and a hint of spice that enhances the flavor without heaviness.