Spanish torrijas - french toast brioche in air fryer!
Dessert
There are flavors that stay with us all our lives, and Spanish torrijas are, without a doubt, one of them. This version of French toast brioche in air fryer recovers that sweet and golden memory of childhood, with a little twist that makes everything simpler. Because the traditional does not have to be at odds with the modern, especially when it allows us to enjoy the taste of always without complications. And if we can use an air fryer to lighten our workload, then we do it. Halfway between the French toast and Spanish torrijas, this recipe has the best of both worlds.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup cream (30% fat)
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 slices of brioche bread
- 1 tablespoon of table sugar
Materials
- Oil spray (or brush and olive oil)
Preparation
Step 1:
Step 1 - Spanish Torrijas - French toast brioche in Air fryer!
Pour the milk, cream, vanilla extract and sugar into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. When it comes to a boil, remove from the heat.
Step 2:
Step 2 - Spanish Torrijas - French toast brioche in Air fryer!
Place the lid on the saucepan and let stand for 10 minutes for the mixture to infuse and temper.
Step 3:
Step 3 - Spanish Torrijas - French toast brioche in Air fryer!
In a large bowl, add the two egg yolks. Stirring constantly with a hand whisk, gradually add the warm infused milk.
Step 4:
Step 4 - Spanish Torrijas - French toast brioche in Air fryer!
When the mixture is ready, soak the slices of brioche bread one by one. The time required will depend on whether the brioche is fresh or somewhat drier. Just make sure that the center of the bread is also well moistened.
Step 5:
Step 5 - Spanish Torrijas - French toast brioche in Air fryer!
With the help of a skimmer, remove each slice and place on a rack. Let them rest for about 5 minutes on each side so that they lose the excess liquid.
Step 6:
Step 6 - Spanish Torrijas - French toast brioche in Air fryer!
Line the base of the fryer basket with baking paper. Place the Spanish torrijas without overlapping. Spray a little oil on both sides (if you prefer, you can replace the oil with a few thin slices of butter). Sprinkle sugar on both sides.
Step 7:
Step 7 - Spanish Torrijas - French toast brioche in Air fryer!
Cook at 350°F/180 ºC for 7 minutes. After this time, turn them over and cook for another 7 minutes.
Step 8:
Step 8 - Spanish Torrijas - French toast brioche in Air fryer!
And that's it! Before serving, you can sprinkle a little icing sugar for decoration or, if you are looking for a more traditional flavor, opt for a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
