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 guage).
- 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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hi, want to attempt for a party. can I make the batter in advance please?
Hi Rozeena, I would prepare the wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls (up to step 4) then mix together right before cooking. I hope that helps!
This is the texture of waffle I’ve been wanting for so long and didn’t know how to achieve it. I added just a pinch more sugar liking mine a little sweeter but this is the absolute best waffle recipe.
I have been searching for years for a waffle recipe, homemade or store bought that worked! I had always made flat and hard and honestly not great waffle and TODAY we have THE BEST WAFFLE! So fluffy so yummy! Thank you
Best waffles I ever made. Smashing recipe. The egg preparation made all the difference. Many thanks!
This was the first time I made waffles from scratch. As a matter of fact, the first time I made waffles anyway.
The recipe is simple and straightforward. I took the time to separate the eggs. They were the nice and crisp on the outside. I am at just above 6000 feet and didn’t do anything to the recipe. The batter was thick. Arizona and altitude tends to require more liquid in recipes. I shared your link on Facebook.
I am so happy to hear you loved this recipe Carla! Thank you for sharing.
Best waffle recipe. Thank you
Hi Is that really one tablespoon of baking powder? I really really want to try these!
The recipe is correct.
good waffles!
Are these okay without vanilla extract??
Yes, they will still be delicious.
She wasn’t kidding when she said the secret to an awesome waffle is the separation of eggs. This is the best recipe to make some homemade waffles!!! Definitely saving this recipe for the future.
Beating the egg whites is definitely worth it! Yumm-mmy
are these freezer friendly?
Absolutely! Allow to cool completely and then store for up to 6 months.
delicious! Thank you
They were perfect looking but way to much baking soda for my family , they wouldn’t eat them. I’m going to cut it in 1/2 next time I make them
This recipe doesn’t call for baking soda, it calls for baking powder which is why you had an off flavor in the waffles. Hope that helps!
It does if you use buttermilk
The recipe was 1/2 tsp of baking soda which isn’t much. Did you accidentally add too much. You shouldn’t be able to taste a 1/2 tsp.
This recipe calls for baking powder, not baking soda.
It was good
This has to be fluffiest waffle recipe I ever made. 5 ⭐️ This will be milestone in our Sundays brunch. Everyone wanted the recipe.
This has to be fluffiest waffle recipe I ever made. 5 ⭐️ This will be milestone in our Sundays brunch
I made this recipe on Father’s Day, I had everything ready and then realized I left my waffle iron at my son’s house. So I made pancakes and they were delicious and I did not use the egg whites, I was lazy lol! Thanks for the recipe! All of my kids are coming home in a week and I will be making this recipe again!