This Homemade Belgian Waffle Recipe is easy and makes delicious, authentic, Belgian waffles! These waffles are perfectly crisp and golden on the outside while being light and fluffy on the inside!
Waffles:
Waffles are a classic breakfast and brunch staple that have become so popular because of their amazing crispy golden exterior with deep pockets for holding syrup and butter! My family would have these waffles every single weekend, and in fact, sometimes I get up early on a weekday morning because I’m craving them! Everyone knows and loves getting waffles at their favorite breakfast restaurants, and they’re truly just as easy to make at home! Want more waffles all the time like we do? Try out these Blueberry Waffles they’re so easy!!
Belgian Waffle:
Belgian waffles are similar to classic waffles, except that they have deeper pockets due to being made in a Belgian Waffle Maker. Belgian waffles are also very light and airy inside. Traditionally this was due to them being made with yeast. Generally today they are made with baking powder, like in my recipe. In order to keep the waffles light, we beat the egg whites separately from the yolks, then, fold them into the batter at the end.
Because of the major texture difference, you cannot use pancake batter to make these waffles!
In the picture below you can see how simple it is to make your Belgian waffle batter. First, you will whisk together your dry ingredients.
Then, separate your egg whites from the yolks (example in the video right above our recipe card). Mix all of your wet ingredients except for the egg whites together and then combine them with the dry ingredients.
Beat your egg whites in their bowl until stiff peaks form. Then, use a spatula to fold the egg whites into the batter. It’s ok if the batter is a bit lumpy, don’t over stir.
What to Serve with Belgian Waffles:
We like to serve our Belgian waffles with powdered sugar, syrup, sliced fruit, and sometimes whipped cream for topping! These waffles make a hearty breakfast on their own, but, they are also great with savory sides like scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, or your favorite bacon!
How to Reheat Belgian Waffles:
First, if you want to save some of these waffles for later I recommend only refrigerating them for a couple of days. Otherwise, you can freeze them in freezer safe bags for a few weeks.
You will want to reheat them in the oven instead of the microwave to keep them nice and crispy! I recommend placing them right on the oven rack at 250 degrees for about ten minutes.
Enjoy!
~Nichole
Homemade Belgian Waffle Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Large Eggs Separated
- 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 Cups Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron, spray with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a medium bowl beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl mix together the egg yolks, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the egg yolk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Fold in the egg whites.
- Pour the batter onto your hot waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's directions**
- Serve immediately with butter, syrup, powdered sugar or any other favorite toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Australia has a serious lack of waffle options. These are amazing. I will never settle for store bought waffles ever again.
Delicious!!!
Easy and by far the best recipe I’ve tried. Fluffy, moist and delicious!!! I just used a few shakes of cinnamon and added some vanilla sugar.
This is my new go to for waffles!! Thank you!!
nice recipe great flavor fluffy and moist. It made more than we could eat freezing the other half to have for later as toaster waffles.
Very fluffy and yummy, thank you!
Okay my husband hates breakfast especially for dinner I made it anyway tonight (the pains of marriage … his suffering is horrible)
He ate it. Even complementary! Then I see him in the kitchen trying to make more. ??????. Like never seen him even ask or more in 30 plus years.
What I’m saying is this recipe is the bomb! Follow the egg direction closely makes a BIG DIFFERENCE if done wrong
We had a regular waffle recipe we’ve used for years, but I decided to try this one on a whim, and it has now become our regular recipe. Crispy, fluffy, and delicious every time! We do a half version (just two adults and a toddler), and also use our regular waffle maker instead of a Belgian. Thanks for a great recipe that has joined our weekend tradition!
I’ve never left a review before but these are extraordinary and very deserving of a 5 star review.
These are delicious everyone in the family loved them. I reheated them in the toaster and were perfect!
This waffle recipe is the best one I have ever tried. The flavor is delicious with the addition of cinnamon and vanilla extract. The texture is light and crispy. I used a heaping cup of batter for my new Cuisinart Belgian Waffle maker and it was perfect. Thank you for this delicious recipe!
I’ve yet to try it, can we use fruit in the batter? Or do you think it would mess it up
Perfect with every bite!!! Totally approved by kids ? Thank you ☺️
Was out of oil so used melted butter…yim! Super fluffy and the cinnamon was a nice added touch!