This Homemade Waffle Recipe uses just a handful of ingredients that you likely have on hand already!
Crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these waffles are delicious drizzled with melted butter and syrup. The perfect start to any weekend morning!
Below you’ll find the secret to perfect homemade waffles!
The Secret to The Best Waffles
This tip is what makes this the best waffle recipe; extra fluffy with a crisp exterior. It will only take an extra 2-3 minutes, but it will make a big difference in the texture.
Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat them until stiff peaks form. Then, fold the beaten egg whites into the waffle batter.
If you are short on time, you can skip this step, but I highly recommend it!
How to Make Waffles
This light, fluffy homemade waffle recipe is easy and takes just minutes of prep. The rave reviews will make it worth the extra step of whipping the egg whites!
- Separate the eggs and beat the egg whites until stiff. (Optional but recommended). This extra step makes this recipe extra fluffy compared to other waffle recipes.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients (per recipe below). Fold in whipped egg whites.
- Pour the batter onto a preheated waffle iron and cook until lightly browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
Serve with your favorite toppings.
To Keep Waffles Warm
This waffle recipe is great for a crowd and can easily be doubled or tripled. Keep waffles warm in the oven as you make more batches so everyone can eat at the same time (and make oven bacon to keep warm at the same time too)!
Preheat the oven to 225°F and place a baking pan in the oven. As the waffles are finished cooking, place them on the baking pan to stay warm while you make the remaining waffles.
Tips for The Best Waffles
- You can skip the step of separating the egg and beating the whites, but it really makes these waffles amazing.
- Do not overmix the waffle batter; it should be a little bit lumpy.
- Preheat your waffle maker and lightly oil with vegetable oil. Cooking spray isn’t recommended as it can cause a sticky residue.
- Put enough batter so the waffle is almost full, it will run out to the edges a little bit.
Waffle Toppings
Waffles are incredibly versatile and accommodating to so many different toppings. They can be served as bread in a gravy-rich meal (like a hot turkey sandwich), or as a dessert.
- Sweet: fresh berries or strawberries and whipped cream, cinnamon sugar, or apple butter, are great options but nothing tops a great waffle recipe like real maple syrup.
- Savory: Sausage gravy, fried chicken (for fried chicken & waffles), or even top with a poached egg.
The batter in this waffle recipe is not the same as pancake batter. Waffle batter uses more egg (plus we beat the whites separately and fold them in) for the most fluffy waffles ever! The extra egg in a waffle batter makes a crispy exterior surrounding a moist, fluffy inside with lots of air pockets.
While you certainly can cook pancake batter in your waffle iron, they won’t have the same texture or flavor that classic waffles have. Pancake mix or a pancake recipe will be a bit denser and won’t be as crisp on the outside.
This can vary based on the type of waffle maker, if you have the manual for your waffle maker it will usually indicate how much batter to use (Belgian waffle maker will need more batter than a regular waffle maker).
Add enough batter so the bottom of the waffle is almost full. A little batter will run out to the edges so you don’t have to fill the whole plate and the batter will expand as it cooks.
Some waffle makers just have an off and on, but others require you to select a temperature. If your waffle maker requires a temperature, cook the waffles At 400°F. This gives the a great crust.
Unplug the waffle maker and let it cool. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove crumbs and any leftover batter. Wipe off any stuck-on bits with a silicone or wooden spatula (don’t use metal, it can damage the surface).
Wipe the inside of the waffle maker with a damp cloth or sponge, then dry.
Avoid using sharp tools or products on the nonstick surface.
Mix up some extra batter because waffles store well in the fridge or freezer and are easy to reheat in the microwave, toaster, or oven.
To Store: Cool completely before storing in freezer bags or containers. They will keep up to two weeks in the refrigerator and up to four-six months in the freezer.
To Reheat: Just remove as many as you need and place straight into the toaster oven on the medium or light setting until heated through. They can burn easily, so keep an eye on them
Did you enjoy this Waffle Recipe? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
Fluffy Homemade Waffles Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 large eggs divided
- 1 ⅔ cups milk
- ⅓ cup melted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions (or to 400°F if your waffle maker has a temperature gauge).
- Place flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- In a small bowl, mix egg yolks, milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, beat egg whites with a mixer on medium high speed until stiff peaks form. *see note
- Add the egg yolk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Gently fold in the egg whites.
- Drop by large spoonfuls onto greased waffle iron until most of the wells are covered. Close the lid and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
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Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter, it should be lumpy.
- Preheat the waffle maker and lightly oil with vegetable oil. Do not use cooking spray.
- Put enough batter in the iron so the waffle is almost full, it will run out to the edges a little bit.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Breakfast
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where is the recipe? how many cups of flour, how much salt, etc. you are just showing pics.
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I made these waffles this morning so delicious! I whipped the egg whites made all the difference. Plus I used vegetable oil instead of butter. Did not have to oil waffle maker. They turned out so fluffy and yummy!
Thank you, my kids keep asking for these!
These waffles are delicious! I whipped the egg whites like you suggested and boy are they fluffy! Will definitely be making again!
Delicious waffle recipe! Light, fluffy, perfect.
tried watching the video, it was 2 adds then it turned into a sugar nut video… super annoying. I went to a different website
I am sorry that happened. It seems to be playing correctly for us but we will look into it! Thank you for letting us know.
I just made these.
They are so delicious and fluffy.
Perfect recipe.
These are delicious! I had to stop myself from eating a third waffle. My family loved them too. I will definitely make them again.
Sometimes the best is also the easiest.
This waffle recipe exemplifies such. Quick to pull together.
Nicely crispy outside. Tender inside.
Some people are also like that. But most are not. Stick with these waffles for their goodness and you will be happy that you did.
Exactly what I was looking for! They were light and fluffy. The egg whites make all the difference, well worth the extra 3 minutes. My guys devoured them. Will be part of my weekend breakfast/brunch rotation. Next time I may do the peach bellenis!
Excellent recipe. I was out of dairy milk, so used unsweetened almond milk instead. The waffles turned out so great… I think I’ll use almond milk next time too! Thanks for sharing!
Way too much flour. I tried the egg white separation, but the batter became a dough ball before the whites could be folded in.
We haven’t had that problem so I am not sure how to help, but possibly another reader can weigh in.