FREE BONUS: 5 Secrets to Be a Better Cook! This Waffle Recipe is our go-to for breakfast and is so versatile for sweet or savory waffles, American or Belgian waffles. We’re sharing our secret for super fluffy waffles that are crisp on the outside with a crispy belgian waffle recipe center.
Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is. Homemade Waffle Recipe with the secret to super fluffy waffles! Perfect for sweet or savory waffles, and American or Belgian waffle makers. The waffle batter uses pantry and fridge staple ingredients and comes together in one bowl, plus it can be made ahead. Beat on high speed with an electric handheld mixer for 3 minutes until they are fluffy and increase in volume. Incorporating air into the eggs and sugar helps the waffles rise. You can vigorously whip by hand but it will take longer.
Over-mixing develops the gluten more and results in tough waffles. All-Clad press to 3, but adjust your settings to your desired crispiness then spray lightly with cooking spray if needed. 2 cup mini chocolate chips and stir the batter between each scoop as the chocolate settles at the bottom. 1 cup fresh blueberries or toss 1 cup frozen blueberries with 1 tsp flour then stir into the batter. Don’t over-mix or the batter will discolor.
1 to 2 lemons or zest from an orange will infuse your waffles with great flavor. We add a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and paprika. Should the waffle maker be steaming? Seeing the lid rising slightly and the steam escaping is normal and means your waffle is puffing appropriately. What if the batter is leaking out?
If you see batter spurting out of the sides, you’ve used too much batter. Can I make these without a waffle iron? You can butter a skillet and use this same batter to make yummy pancakes. What is the best waffle maker? How do I know when waffles are done? The exterior should be golden and crispy.
If it looks pale, close the lid and continue to cook another minute or until the desired color is reached. Most waffles take between 3-5 minutes and you can always close the lid and cook longer if needed. Waffles with varying degrees of doneness. Refrigerate or Freeze Waffles: Cool waffles on a wire rack then transfer to an airtight container or large ziplock bag and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
Reheat from frozen in a toaster or air fryer to re-crisp. These are crisp on the outside with a light and fluffy center. You can add just about any mix-in from chocolate chips to blueberries and even use the base for savory waffles. 4 tsp salt into the 2 cups of flour then add dry ingredients to the bowl.
Beat on low speed just until combined. Cover and cook until the timer is done or to the desired golden-crispiness. Use plastic or silicone tongs to remove the waffle and serve warm. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU.
We are so happy you’re here. Thank you for your waffle recipe. If I just refrigerate these over night, for how long should I put them into the oven for to reheat in the morning? And what temperature, so waffles are warm and crispy? I just have to make a lot. Thank you in advance for your advise on this!
You can definitely reheat this using your air fryer but I haven’t personally tested it yet to advise of the timing and temperature. If you do an experiment, please share with us how it goes. Made these waffles as the recipe called for and they were out of this world. My go to website for recipes.
That’s so inspiring for me, Deb. Thank you so much for sharing that with us! I tried making your waffle but when I whipped the eggs and sugar it did not get fluffy and I used and electric hand mixer. I’ve never had this issue before, did you beat it on high speed with your electric handheld mixer until it became fluffy?