Mornings just got sweeter! This Blueberry Stuffed French Toast is golden, fluffy, and air-fried to perfection—crispy on the outside, bursting with juicy blueberries and creamy filling on the inside, air fryer French toast is breakfast magic!
French toast has always been a breakfast favorite, but when you combine it with blueberries and cook it in the air fryer? Total game-changer. This recipe is trending hard thanks to the rise of stuffed toast hacks and air fryer everything. It’s an easy way to make a weekend-worthy breakfast without heating up the whole kitchen.
If you're into cozy morning recipes, you’ll also love my Air Fryer Breakfast Casserole or this dreamy Blueberry Smoothie Bowl.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Air Fryer Magic: No skillet needed—just crisp, golden toast every time with less mess.
- Berry Bliss: That warm blueberry swirl tucked into cream cheese? Pure breakfast joy.
- Perfectly Indulgent: Blueberry stuffed French toast is decadent, and still doable on a busy morning.
⭐ Star Ingredients
- Brioche Bread: Rich and buttery, brioche holds its shape and soaks up custard like a champ. I slightly toast or dry it first for max crisp.
- Blueberries: Fresh or frozen, they give sweet-tart bursts in every bite. I simmer them into a quick syrup for extra flavor.
- Cream Cheese: Softened and whipped with creamer and blueberry syrup, it creates a dreamy stuffed center.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- No Cream Cheese? – Try nut butter, fruit preserves, lemon curd, or even marshmallow fluff for a twist.
- Dairy-Free Option – Use almond, oat, or coconut milk with dairy-free cream cheese.
- Bread Swaps – Thick white, challah, Texas toast, or French sticks work too—just dry them out a little first.
- Low Sugar Idea – Skip the syrup and top with unsweetened Greek yogurt and extra berries.
- French Toast Sticks – Slice into dippable sticks before air frying for a kid-friendly breakfast.
- Make It Dessert – Add mini chocolate chips or swirl in Nutella for a decadent sweet treat.
If you love this blueberry stuffed French toast recipe, be sure to check out my Air Fryer Egg Bites With Bacon or Air Fryer Tater Tot Casserole next!
🔪How To Make Blueberry Stuffed French Toast
- Step 1: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add blueberries, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Bring to a boil or until blueberries have burst open. Drop the heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, ½ cup of vanilla creamer, and ⅓ cup of blueberry syrup. Whisk until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Step 3: Cut the brioche slices in half but not all the way through. Make sure the slices of brioche are dried. This helps prevent soggy toast. You can leave them to air dry for a few hours or toast them in the toaster oven for 30-45 seconds.
- Step 4: Scoop a spoonful of cream cheese filling, add to the center of the sliced open pocket of the brioche. Gently press the slice of brioche to fill the whole pocket without squirting the filling out.
- Step 5: In a shallow dish, beat the eggs with ½ cup of vanilla creamer. The egg mixture with be used to coat the brioche before air frying.
- Step 6: Place the French toast into a pan and place it in the air fryer basket. Turn on the air fryer and cook.
- Step 7: Remove the air-fried French toast and let it cool. The cream cheese filling will be very hot.
- Step 8: Plate the toast and top with remaining blueberry syrup, sugar, whipped cream, and pancake syrup.
💡Hint: Let the filling cool a minute before biting in—it gets hot!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Choose the Right Bread: Thick brioche or challah works best and won’t fall apart.
- Dry It Out First: Slightly stale or toasted bread = crispier finish.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Warm it for 2–3 minutes before adding toast.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Leave space between slices for even airflow and crisping.
- Flip for Crisp: Turn halfway through cooking for even browning.
- Use Parchment Liners: Keeps things from sticking and cleanup easy.
⏰ Make-Ahead & Prep-Ahead Tips
Want to sleep in and still serve a dreamy breakfast? You can prep this blueberry stuffed French toast the night before!
- Stuff it early: Fill the brioche with the cream cheese mixture, press gently to seal, then chill in the fridge overnight.
- Blueberry compote hack: Simmer the blueberry-sugar-vanilla mix ahead and store for up to 3 days.
- Batter prep: Mix the egg and creamer combo and refrigerate it overnight.
💡Hint: Less mess, more flavor, faster mornings—yes please.
💭 FAQs
Classic French toast is bread soaked in a custard of egg and milk, then fried until golden. It's crisp on the outside, soft inside, and perfect with syrup or fruit.
Not at all! Any thick-cut bread works—try challah, Texas toast, or even sliced French sticks. Just make sure it’s sturdy and slightly dried.
Yes—this helps it soak up the egg mixture without turning soggy. Leave it out or toast it briefly.
No, you do not need to use non-stick spray when making French toast in an air fryer. The parchment paper lining helps prevent sticking and provides an even cook for the French toast. so no need for cooking oil!
Absolutely. Flip halfway through for that even, golden crisp on both sides.
If your French toast is not getting crispy, it may be that the bread slices are too thick. Try to use thinner slices of bread so they can cook evenly in the air fryer. Additionally, make sure you preheat your air fryer first before adding the French toast and flip it halfway through cooking.
The best temperature to cook French toast in an air fryer is 350°F. This allows the bread to get golden brown and crispy on the outside while remaining soft and fluffy on the inside. Make sure to preheat your air fryer before adding the French toast for optimal results. Enjoy!
💖 Serving Suggestions
Wondering what to serve with French toast? Try these extras:
- Nuts: Toasted walnuts or almonds for crunch.
- Yogurt: Greek or coconut yogurt on the sideThere are many options to try. Try to ensure that some of those nutrition calories come from healthy fruits, yogurt and nuts.
- Sweet Toppings: Maple syrup, honey, or fruit preserves.
- Fruits: Fresh blueberries, bananas, or strawberries.
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Stuffed Blueberry French Toast (Air Fryer French Toast)
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Blueberries Frozen Or Thawed.
- ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 18 Oz Cream Cheese
- 1 Cup French Vanilla Coffee Creamer
- 8 Slices Brioche Bread Dried Out Or Slightly Toasted.
- 4 Eggs
- ¼ Cup Confectioners Sugar
- 1 Cup Pancake Syrup
- Whipped Cream Optional Topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add blueberries, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Bring to a boil or until blueberries have burst open. Drop heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, ½ cup of vanilla creamer, and ⅓ cup of blueberry syrup. Whisk until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Cut the brioche slices in half but not all the way through. Make sure the slices of brioche are dried. This helps prevent soggy toast. You can leave them to air dry for a few hours or toast them in the toaster oven for 30-45 seconds.
- Scooping a spoonful of cream cheese filling, add to the center of the sliced open pocket of the brioche. Gently press the slice of brioche to fill the whole pocket without squirting the filling out.
- In a shallow dish, beat the eggs with ½ cup of vanilla creamer. The egg mixture with be used to coat the brioche before air frying.
- Dredge each piece of brioche in the egg mixture for 10 seconds on each side. Only dredge the slices you will cook in a batch.
- Place the stuffed brioche on parchment paper or wax paper in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway. Air frying french toast has never been easier!
- Remove the air-fried french toast and let cool. The cream cheese filling will be very hot.
- Plate the toast and top with remaining blueberry syrup, confectioners sugar, whipped Cream, and pancake syrup. You can add any of your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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Sweet, fluffy, and bursting with blueberry goodness—this air fryer French toast is a breakfast dream come true!