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April 23, 2021

Fluffy Waffle Recipe (VIDEO)

Name: Fluffy Waffle Recipe (VIDEO)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 2 Tbsp granulated sugar; 1/2 cup light olive oil (canola or vegetable oil); 1 3/4 cups milk (any kind); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 gr); 4 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt

4.98 from 115 votes
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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 soft center. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is.

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Waffle Recipe Video Tutorial

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Why You Will Love These Waffles

EASY – The waffle batter uses pantry and fridge staple ingredients and comes together in one bowl, plus it can be made ahead.
Versatile – you can add just about any mix-in from chocolate chips to blueberries and even use the base for savory waffles.
Tasty – a waffle should taste great on its own even before the toppings are added and this base has great flavor.
Super Fluffy – the soft center of a homemade waffle batter is hard to match with frozen store-bought waffles which are usually dense and flat.

Tips for the Best Waffles

Here are our secrets to making the best homemade waffles. It will ensure your waffles rise well and have that perfect crispy exterior and soft interior.

Whip eggs and sugar – 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.
Leave lumps in your batter – Over-mixing develops the gluten more and results in tough waffles. The batter should be lumpy.

How to Make Waffles

Beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 3 minutes until fluffy and whipped.
Add remaining wet ingredients: oil, milk, and vanilla
Add dry ingredients – in a small bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt then add to the batter.
Beat on low speed until combined, but still lumpy (don’t overmix)
Heat waffle press – we set our All-Clad press to 3, but adjust your settings to your desired crispiness then spray lightly with cooking spray if needed.
Make Waffles – use a scoop or ladle to pour just enough batter to fill the grooves. Leave some room for expansion. Serve warm.

Serving Tip: To keep waffles warm while cooking batches, place waffles on a wire rack and set them inside of a baking sheet. Keep warm in a 175˚F oven. Avoid keeping in the warm oven for longer than 30 minutes so they don’t dry out.

Add-Ins and Variations

Chocolate – add 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips and stir the batter between each scoop as the chocolate settles at the bottom.
Blueberries – add 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.
Whole Wheat Flour – sub the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour to get Whole Wheat Waffles.
Zest – adding zest from 1 to 2 lemons or zest from an orange will infuse your waffles with great flavor.
Savory – use the same waffle base and top plain waffles with sliced avocado, and poached egg. We add a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and paprika.

Savory waffle with avocado and poached egg

Common Questions

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?

Our favorite is our All-Clad waffle iron because it makes a bigger batch at once and doesn’t stick, but a Belgian waffle maker is also great and we’ve had one for years. This recipe works in both.

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.

Serve With

Waffles are such a treat for breakfast, with simple toppings or you can even create a breakfast waffle charcuterie board with all your favorite toppings:

Powdered Sugar (confectioners sugar)
Raspberry Maple Syrup
Strawberry Sauce
Fresh Berries
Bananas, sliced into rings
Honey Butter
Whipped Cream

Make-Ahead

Pre-make the Batter: Make the batter, cover, and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Lightly whisk the batter before using it in case any ingredients have separated.

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.

You just can’t top fluffy and fresh homemade waffles. I hope this waffle recipe becomes a favorite breakfast for you.

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Fluffy Waffle Recipe (VIDEO)

4.98 from 115 votes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Homemade waffles are so easy. 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.

Author: Natasha Kravchuk

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade waffles, waffle recipe

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $5-$8

Calories: 383

Servings: 6 people (makes 12 regular waffles)

Ingredients

2 large eggs
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup light olive oil, canola or vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups milk, any kind
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, 250 gr
4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl beat together 2 eggs and 2 Tbsp sugar at high speed for 3 minutes until fluffy.
Add remaining wet ingredients in this order: oil, milk, and vanilla
Stir 4 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt into the 2 cups of flour then add dry ingredients to the bowl.
Beat on low speed just until combined. Do not over mix – the batter should have small lumps.
Preheat waffle iron (we set ours to 3). Grease waffle iron if needed (some non-stick waffle makers don’t need to be sprayed or brushed with oil).
Once the waffle iron is preheated, spray with cooking oil or brush the grates (if needed), then add enough batter to just barely fill the grooves. Leave some space for expansion. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Fluffy Waffle Recipe (VIDEO)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 383 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 58mg19%

Sodium 152mg7%

Potassium 440mg13%

Carbohydrates 41g14%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 214IU4%

Calcium 216mg22%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclosure

Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.