Looking for a delicious brunch recipe that combines satisfying crunch with rich hazelnut flavour? Look no more!
This Air Fryer Panko-Crusted Hazelnut French Toast is not only a treat for the tastebuds, but a tribute to the creamy sweetness of Natrel Hazelnut Coffee Creamer. This new twist on French toast yields irresistible crunch—thanks to panko—and the deep flavour of hazelnut, perfectly balanced by chocolate spread and homemade crumble. Easy to prepare and ready in no time, this recipe will impress your guests and really let your air fryer strut its stuff.
Ingredients
For the hazelnut crumble
¼ cup (60 ml) of all-purpose unbleached flour
3 tablespoons (45 ml) of brown sugar
3 tablespoons (45 ml) of unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup (60 ml) of toasted hazelnuts, ground
A pinch of fleur de sel
For the hazelnut French toast
8 to 10 slices of brioche (or sourdough bread)
4 eggs
1 cup (250 ml) of Natrel Hazelnut Coffee Creamer
1 cup (250 ml) of panko
Vegetable oil cooking spray
Nutella-type chocolate spread
Preparation
For the hazelnut crumble (this step can be done in advance)
Place the rack in the centre of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
In a bowl, mix together all of the “For the hazelnut crumble” ingredients until the mixture is just moistened. Scatter the crumble over the baking sheet in different-sized pieces.
Bake in the oven for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until the crumble is golden. Let cool completely and break into pieces. The crumble keeps for 4 weeks in a sealed container at room temperature.
For the French toast
Preheat the air fryer to 370 °F.
In a bowl, blend the eggs and the Hazelnut Coffee Cream with a whisk. Place the panko in another bowl.
Dip a slice of bread in the egg mixture and then coat it with panko. Spray the slice with oil on each side. Repeat the steps for the other slices.
Cook 2 or 3 slices at a time (depending on your air fryer capacity) for 8 minutes or until the slices are golden, turning them halfway through.
Serve the slices of Panko-Crusted Hazelnut French Toast with the chocolate spread and hazelnut crumble.
