Bacon Banana French Toast Croissants
Bacon Banana French Toast Croissants combine buttery croissants with crispy smoked bacon and sweet banana. A maple-flavored egg coating turns golden in the air fryer, creating an easy breakfast with a delicious mix of sweet and savory flavors.
Equipment
- baking paper
- medium bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 4 croissants
- 8 slices smoked bacon crispy
- 2 bananas sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 100 ml milk
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- Icing sugar for serving
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
- Split the croissants.
- Divide the crispy smoked bacon between the croissants.
- Add sliced banana to each croissant.
- Whisk the eggs with the milk and 2 teaspoons maple syrup in a medium bowl.
- Dip each filled croissant into the egg mixture.
- Press gently so the croissant absorbs some of the mixture.
- Line the air fryer basket with baking paper.
- Arrange the croissants in the basket, working in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 6 to 7 minutes.
- Carefully turn the croissants over.
- Air fry for another 6 to 7 minutes until golden and heated through.
- Dust with icing sugar.
- Serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Use croissants that are slightly firm rather than extremely fresh. They absorb the egg mixture without becoming too soft. Cook the bacon until crisp before filling the croissants. The crisp bacon creates a better contrast with the soft banana and buttery pastry. Dip the filled croissants briefly in the egg mixture and press them gently. However, avoid soaking them for too long because the pastry can become difficult to handle. Air fryer sizes vary, so cook the croissants in batches if they do not fit comfortably in one layer.Storage Advice
These croissants taste best freshly cooked. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 160°C for a few minutes until hot and crisp again. Freezing is not recommended because the banana can become soft and watery after thawing.Wine Advice
A fruity, lightly sweet white wine works best with the banana and maple syrup while balancing the salty smoked bacon. Choose a wine with fresh acidity and enough sweetness to complement the rich buttery croissant.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 croissant | Calories: 520 kcal | Carbohydrates: 52 g | Protein: 18 g | Fat: 27 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Sodium: 720 mg | Sugar: 22 g