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Homemade Crispy Waffles Recipe

This Homemade Crispy Waffles Recipe is the ultimate guide to creating a breakfast staple that is perfectly golden on the outside and light on the inside. Whether you are hosting a weekend brunch or preparing a quick weekday meal, these waffles are guaranteed to become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 255
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (130g)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch (30g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk (235ml)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • Butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries for serving

Equipment

  • Waffle Iron
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar until well combined.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon sugar
  2. Whisk the wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the milk (or buttermilk), vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
    1 cup whole milk or buttermilk, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg
  3. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is mostly smooth, leaving only small lumps.
  4. Rest the batter: Let the batter sit on the counter for 10 to 20 minutes. This allows the baking powder to activate and the flour to hydrate properly.
  5. Preheat the iron: While the batter rests, heat your waffle iron to its highest setting.
  6. Cook the waffles: Lightly grease the iron with melted butter or oil. Pour enough batter to fill the lower grid and cook until the waffles are golden brown and have stopped steaming.
  7. Keep warm and serve: Serve immediately or place the finished waffles on a wire rack in a 200°F (93°C) oven to maintain their crispness until the whole batch is ready.

Notes

Let the batter rest for 10 to 20 minutes to allow the gluten to relax and leavening to work. Wait for the steam to stop escaping from the iron before opening to ensure the waffles are perfectly crisp.