Description

This classic waffle recipe yields light, crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside waffles perfect for any breakfast or brunch. Made from simple pantry ingredients and featuring whipped egg whites for an extra airy texture, these waffles are easy to prepare and cook quickly in a waffle iron. Customize with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, syrup, or whipped cream for a satisfying meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs, yolks and whites separated, room temperature
1⅔ cups milk
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions or to about 400°F if it has a temperature gauge. This ensures the waffles cook evenly and develop a crisp crust.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined. This helps distribute the leavening evenly throughout the batter.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract until smooth. Setting this aside keeps your ingredients organized for easy combining.
Beat Egg Whites: Using a mixer on medium-high speed, beat the egg whites in a clean medium bowl until stiff peaks form. This step adds lightness and a fluffy texture to the waffles.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet egg yolk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Then carefully fold in the whipped egg whites to preserve their airiness, resulting in a lighter batter.
Cook Waffles: Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron. Spoon large dollops of the batter onto the waffle iron—enough to cover most of the wells. Close the lid and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the waffles turn golden brown and crisp. Remove and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Beating egg whites to stiff peaks is essential for creating light and fluffy waffles; do not overbeat or underbeat.
You can substitute vegetable oil for melted butter to make the recipe dairy-free.
For crispier waffles, leave them in the waffle iron for the full 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results, especially eggs and milk.