Air Fryer Nutella French Toast Roll Ups

Air Fryer Nutella French Toast Roll Ups

What I like about this air fryer method is that the roll ups brown fast and get lightly crisp at the edges, but only if the bread is dipped briefly and given a little room in the basket. I rely more on the color and surface texture than the clock here, because cinnamon sugar can darken quickly and air fryer models vary.

This version turns basic sandwich bread, Nutella, eggs, and milk into a warm breakfast treat with a soft center and a golden coating. It is simple enough for a weekend breakfast, but it also works well for brunch or a dessert-style snack when you want something sweet without much prep.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Nutella French Toast Roll Ups

• 8 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed (about 240g)
• 1/2 cup Nutella (about 150g)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk (about 60g)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar (about 65g)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Butter or nonstick spray, as needed for the basket
• Pinch of salt, optional

Soft white sandwich bread is the easiest to flatten and roll. Slightly stale bread works especially well because it compresses more easily and is less likely to turn soggy after the egg dip.

If your Nutella is firm, stir it first so it spreads without tearing the bread. Brioche-style sandwich bread can work too, but thick slices are harder to flatten and seal.

How to Make Nutella French Toast Roll Ups in the Air Fryer

1. Flatten the bread: Remove the crusts from the bread slices. Gently flatten each slice with a rolling pin or the bottom of a glass until thin and flexible, but not torn.
2. Make the egg mixture and cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and optional salt until smooth. In a separate plate or shallow dish, mix the sugar and cinnamon.
3. Fill and roll: Spread a thin layer of Nutella over each slice, leaving a small border around the edges. Roll each slice up snugly and set it seam-side down. Keep the filling light so the rolls seal more easily and leak less in the air fryer.
4. Dip briefly: Dip each roll quickly in the egg mixture, turning to coat the outside. Do not soak. Let the excess drip off so the bread is coated but not saturated.
5. Coat with cinnamon sugar: Roll each piece in the cinnamon sugar until lightly coated on all sides. Press gently if needed so the coating sticks.
6. Preheat the air fryer: Preheat to 360°F (182°C). Lightly grease the basket or tray with butter or a very light spray of oil. If you use a perforated parchment liner, make sure it does not block airflow.
7. Air fry: Arrange the roll ups in a single layer with a little space between them. Cook at 360°F (182°C) for 6 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the outsides are golden brown, lightly crisp, and no longer look wet from the egg mixture. Cook in batches if needed so they crisp instead of steaming.
8. Rest briefly and serve: Let the roll ups sit for 1 to 2 minutes before serving. The filling will be very hot at first, and the coating firms up a bit as they cool.

Air Fryer Time and Temperature for Nutella French Toast Roll Ups

Use 360°F (182°C) as the starting temperature. It is hot enough to set the egg coating and brown the cinnamon sugar without pushing the outside too dark too fast.

Most batches take 6 to 10 minutes. I usually start checking near the lower end, especially in basket-style air fryers that run hot. Flip halfway through so both sides brown more evenly and the seam side has time to set.

The best doneness cue is visual: look for a dry surface, browned edges, and a lightly crisp coating. If the sugar is getting dark before the rolls are fully set, pull them a little earlier and let them rest for a minute.

How to Keep the Roll Ups from Unrolling or Leaking

This is where the texture can go wrong. Too much Nutella makes the rolls harder to seal and more likely to open in the basket, so spread a thin, even layer and roll them snugly.

The quick egg dip matters too. If the bread gets too wet, it softens, tears more easily, and can start to come apart during cooking.

Serving Ideas for Air Fryer Nutella French Toast Roll Ups

Serve these warm on their own, or add fresh strawberries or sliced bananas on the side to balance the rich filling. Whipped cream, maple syrup, chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce all work if you want more of a dessert-style finish.

If you want another sweet air fryer breakfast option, try Air Fryer Monkey Bread. For a savory side, Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs pair well with these.

Variation: Strawberry Nutella Roll Ups

Add a few very thin strawberry slices inside each roll with the Nutella, or serve the strawberries on top instead. Keep the amount small so the bread does not get too wet or harder to seal.

How to Store and Reheat Air Fryer Nutella French Toast Roll Ups

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let them cool completely first so trapped steam does not soften the coating more than necessary.

To reheat, return the roll ups to the air fryer at a lower temperature for a few minutes, just until warmed through. Start checking early so the sugar coating does not overbrown. They reheat well, though the outside will not be quite as crisp as when freshly made.

You can also assemble the rolls a short time ahead, but wait to dip them in the egg mixture and air fry them until close to serving for the best texture. If you are building out a fuller breakfast, Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs are an easy make-ahead option.

Nutrition

Approximate nutrition, based on 4 servings and not including optional toppings. One serving equals 2 roll ups.

• Calories: about 340
• Protein: about 8g
• Fat: about 15g
• Carbohydrates: about 46g

Approximate nutrition per 100g:

• Calories: about 290
• Protein: about 7g
• Fat: about 13g
• Carbohydrates: about 39g

These values are estimates and will vary with the bread used, how much Nutella goes into each roll, and how much of the coating sticks to the outside.