Description
This crispy waffle recipe delivers golden, crunchy waffles with a soft, fluffy interior. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these waffles are easy to make, versatile, and irresistibly delicious. Add your favorite toppings to elevate the experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk (or whole milk)
- 6 tbsp melted butter (or neutral oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. - Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. - Whip the Egg Whites:
Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form. - Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until combined. Carefully fold in the whipped egg whites. - Preheat the Waffle Maker:
Heat the waffle iron for 5 minutes and lightly grease it with non-stick spray or oil. - Cook the Waffles:
Pour batter onto the waffle iron, spreading evenly. Close the lid and cook for 4-6 minutes or until golden and crispy. - Serve and Enjoy:
Transfer waffles to a cooling rack and serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispy waffles, use cold buttermilk and butter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a light texture.
- To keep waffles crispy, place them on a cooling rack instead of stacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Waffle Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 waffles
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Crispy waffle recipe, golden waffles, fluffy waffles, breakfast waffles