This French toast is a beloved dessert across many regions, especially during Easter week. The classic method dips slices of bread in milk and eggs and then deep-fries, a step that adds most of the fat and calories. Now, it’s easy to enjoy a lighter, healthier version using an air fryer without sacrificing flavor.
Torrijas with milk: the simplest recipe
To make this milk-based French toast, the ingredients are chosen to be lighter and healthier than traditional methods, delivering a dessert that feels indulgent while staying easy on the waistline. Wholemeal bread replaces white, erythritol substitutes refined sugar, and the result mirrors classic French toast with fewer calories and less fat.
To prepare these milk Torrijas, the following ingredients are needed:
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Two thick slices of whole wheat bread
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Half a liter of milk
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Zest of half a lemon
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A stick of cinnamon
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Two eggs
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Half a glass of water
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Two tablespoons of honey
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Erithritol
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Cinnamon powder
Torrijas in the fryer
Begin by heating the milk with lemon zest and cinnamon sticks. Once it boils, reduce the heat and let it steep for about 10 minutes. Afterward, remove the cinnamon and lemon peel, and allow the milk to cool slightly before pouring it into a deep bowl.
Dip the whole wheat bread into the milk until it is thoroughly saturated. Let it soak for about 5 minutes, flipping once so the other side absorbs liquid as well.
When the bread has absorbed as much milk as possible and remains soft, beat the two eggs and dip the soaked slices in them.
The best bread for making homemade torrijas
Prepare the air fryer basket with a sheet of baking paper cut to fit. Place the torrijas carefully so they don’t break, and cook for 12 minutes at 180 degrees. Flip them and cook for another 10 minutes on the opposite side.
Finally, prepare the syrup, which provides the final touch to the milk French toast in the air fryer.
You’ll bake this Easter with this French toast recipe.
To make the syrup, combine two tablespoons of honey with a bit of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until slightly thickened. Soak the French toast in this syrup for a sweet finish.
Then mix cinnamon powder with erythritol on a plate and roll the French toast through the mixture. The result offers a delightful, lightly sweet glaze that complements the warm, nutty flavors of the bread and the citrusy lemon notes.