French Toast Bites with Mango Dipper
Ingredients
For the French toast bites:
- 1 package King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls (12 rolls)
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk or half-and-half
- ¼ coconut milk
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- Pinch of salt
For the crust & dusting:
- 1½ cups plain kettle-cooked potato chips, crushed into coarse crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- Butter or oil for frying
For the mango miso maple dipper:
- ¼ cup mango purée (fresh or thawed frozen)
- ¼ cup mango diced (fresh)
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp white or yellow miso paste
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the custard:
Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt in a shallow bowl until smooth. - Prep the rolls:
Tear or cut the King’s Hawaiian rolls into quarters. You want two-bite pieces – soft but sturdy enough to hold the custard. - Coat with chips:
Dip each roll piece in the custard quickly (don’t soak too long or they’ll fall apart), then press into crushed potato chips to coat all sides. - Cook the bites:
Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little butter or oil. Fry the coated French toast bites until golden and crispy on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. - Toss in spiced sugar:
While still warm, toss each bite in a bowl with cinnamon, cardamom, and sugar for that warm, spiced sparkle. - Make the dipper sauce:
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, warm the mango purée, maple syrup, miso, and vinegar together. Whisk until smooth and glossy. Taste and adjust with a touch more maple or acid if needed.
To Serve
Pile the warm French toast bites high, drizzle with a little extra dipper if you like, and serve the rest on the side for dunking. Optional garnish: flaky salt or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Chef’s Tip:
The potato chip crust gives you that crispy-salty outer edge that makes these feel more snackable than sweet. These are made for lazy Sunday brunches, holiday mornings, or anytime you want to surprise someone with something very extra.
Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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