This Homemade Waffle recipe uses just a handful of ingredients that you likely have on hand already!
They’re fluffy on the inside, perfectly crisp on the outside, and these waffles are delicious drizzled with melted butter and syrup.
Below you’ll find the secret to perfect homemade waffles!
The Secret to Perfect Waffles
You want to know what makes this the best waffle recipe?
Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat the whites until stiff peaks form. Then, fold the beaten egg whites into the waffle batter. This adds air to the batter for waffles that are super fluffy inside with a crisp exterior.
If you are short on time, you can skip this step, but it will only take an extra 2-3 minutes. It does make a big difference in the texture of these waffles..
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 easy waffle recipe is great for a crowd and can 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 Perfect Waffles
- For the fluffiest waffles, don’t skip the step of separating and beating the whites.
- Do not overmix the waffle batter; it should be a little bit lumpy.
- Preheat the 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 can be topped with almost anything sweet or savory. We love fresh berries, syrup, and whipped cream of course. They can also replace bread in in a gravy-rich meal (like a hot turkey sandwich) or used to make a breakfast sandwich with egg and cheese.
Recipe FAQs
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 (a 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 them 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 leftover 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 to 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.
Video
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
Cuisine American© SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
I didn’t have an electric beater, so I hand beat the egg whites. They probably didn’t turn out as fluffy as they were supposed to because of that :/
Overall, a great recipe! The first waffle came out dry and crispy, so we had to take care not to over cook them.
They were just a tad sweet, great for savory or sweet waffles! I personally prefer a sweeter waffle, so I might add more sugar next time.
Best waffles Ive made are from your recipe
The best waffle recipe!! I love the fluffy-ness that the beaten egg whites add to the waffles. A bit more work but seriously worth it!! The recipe also isn’t too sweet, whichis great when adding syrup and ice cream.
East and fluffy. Best recipe. Have tried many! I can’t wait to try the pancake recipe.
They came out Perfect. Nice and crispy waffles.
Yummy! Perfect soft inside, light crisp outside…even the teenagers are raving about them.
It seemed a little dry
This is a good recipe, if you like making things from scratch this is a good one there’s a little more to it but not too complicated.
my child and I have been making these waffles for over a year and absolutely love them!!! Thank you!!
My husband’s loves waffles and i never ever liked them until he made your recipe and OMG AMAZING! We have added savory and sweet to the mix and omg yum. Thank you for this recipe it truly has turned a yuck poo non waffle eater to a want them for breakfast lunch and dinner eater lol.
Thank you Ricci! I love hearing when people enjoy a recipe so much!
Just wondering if you could leave the batter overnight and cook the next day?
I haven’t tried making this batter overnight. I’d suggest preparing your wet ingredients (and refrigerate) and dry ingredients, and mix together in the morning. But if you do try mixing the night before, let us know how it works for you!
My 9 year old son loves it when I make these waffles. I use half the sugar only bc that’s our preference. I use vinegar to make “buttermilk.” Whipping the egg whites makes all the fluffy difference! Thank you for the great recipe.
You are so very welcome Ashley! I especially love hearing when kids love the recipes!
Loved them added pecans and they were great I didn’t have to separate the eggs. They crisped and were soft too. Thanks for sharing ! We got 5 waffles from one batch.
Came here after being disappointed at the taste of store-bought mix. My first time making homemade waffle batter and it was PERFECT. Added a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg into the batter per other comment suggestions. Thanks for such a great recipe, we loved every bite!
Kids said the waffles were extra fluffy and soooooo good. Thanks for making Dad’s breakfast for dinner a great meal!
So glad they loved it Barry!
I wanted to try this recipe after reading all the great reviews. Unfortunately this wasn’t a good experience. Mostly because I am from south Africa and one cup is 250ml.
Could you please redo this recipe for me, but in grams or ounces please. An American cup is a different size to other countries. And of course we are in the internet age now, and you get international readers now, so kindly accommodate us unworthy people who don’t hail from the great United States of 1 american cup to rule all other cups. (Said with tongue in cheek)
I really do want to retry this recipe again, and give another review after I, I mean after you get the measurements sorted out .
Thanks
Hi Jeremy, we actually hail from a little farther North in Canada so of course, we would love to help you out! I don’t want to lead you astray so I do find it best to print the recipe and use this recipe converter to change everything into grams. Hope that helps!!
I just made these this morning! So delicious ! I double the recipe!
They were delicious. &
Easier then I thought.
Tasty recipe and easy to follow directions. I added 1 tsp vanilla to the egg yolk mixture and some cinnamon would have been good too.
Very good waffles!!