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Our crispy, golden Belgian Waffles are light and fluffy on the inside with deep pockets perfect for holding syrup, butter, and fresh fruit. We use a secret ingredient (whipped egg whites!) to create the best waffles you'll ever make from scratch!
I've been making this waffle recipe since I was 8-years-old.
This Belgian waffle recipe holds such a special place in my heart because it's one of the first recipes I made often, completely on my own, as a kid. Now, years later, I'm still making them for my own kids, and they disappear just as fast! They have that perfect crispy exterior and light and fluffy inside. We get that light and airy texture by simply whipping the egg whites then gently folding it into the batter. Serve them with my favorite homemade syrup and berries or bananas!
Belgian Waffles vs Regular Waffles: Belgian Waffles are typically thicker with deeper pockets in the iron, and the batter usually has a leavening agent. Belgian Waffles can be square, rectangle, or round; depending on what shape of waffle iron you have. If you want to try a Belgian waffle recipe with yeast, try my Yeasted Waffles recipe.
Don't miss my other breakfast favorites, like Sheet Pan Pancakes, Buttermilk Pancakes, French Toast Casserole, Eggs Benedict, Raspberry Scones, and Breakfast Burritos!
How to make Belgian Waffles:
Whip Egg Whites: Separate the egg whites from the yolks into two different mixing bowls. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Make Waffle Batter: In another bowl, mix milk, oil, and egg yolks. Stir in dry ingredients then carefully fold in the egg whites, but don't over-mix the batter.
Cook Waffles and Serve: Pour waffle batter on your hot greased waffle iron and cook until golden. Serve these crispy Belgian waffles with homemade syrup, powdered sugar, bananas, and berries. You could also swap the syrup for Nutella, jam, or peanut butter. However you serve them, they will be incredible!
Belgian Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, , separated
- 1 3/4 cups milk, or dairy-free milk
- 1/2 cup oil, vegetable, canola, or melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Separate the egg yolks and whites into two different mixing bowls. (Be careful not to get any yellow egg yolk in with the egg whites or they wont beat to stiff peaks properly). Use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.2 large eggs
- Combine wet ingredients: Add the milk and oil to the bowl with the egg yolks and mix. Stir in the dry ingredients.1 ¾ cups milk, ½ cup oil
- Fold in egg whites, gently being careful not to over-mix.
- Cook waffles: Spoon batter into preheated and greased waffle iron and cook according to waffle maker instructions.
- Serve with syrup or your favorite toppings, like powdered sugar, nutella, strawberry jam, berries, bananas or whipped cream.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I originally shared this recipe September 2018. Updated June 2021 and March 2023 and January 2026.
I loved this recipe. I made exactly as printed and the waffles were fluffy and flavorful. This will definitely be on repeat!
The waffles were delicious. I sliced a granny smith apple to go along with it. Also, I warmed the milk and added a teaspoon of rapid rise yeast and a teaspoon of vanilla. They were really good!
Hugely misjudged how many waffles this recipe would make. It states that it makes six, which I thought would be perfect. Didn’t pay much attention as I was putting it together, but there’s enough batter to last my family of 3 a whole week, so I’m hoping it’ll keep well in the fridge!
Fool proof.. I’ve tried several other waffle recipes online and these are THE BEST! I will be making these again and again:)
This is my favorite recipe make it all the time always turns out perfect, even good when it is cold!!
Simple recipe. Delicious, light and fluffy!! Awesome recipe!!
Good and easy to make , light and fluffy no sugar
Will definitely make these again 👍
Delicious! Exceeded my expectations. Can these be made with gluten free flour? Thank you.
I just made a double batch with gluten-free flour, and they are great! For a single batch, use 1/4 cup less of flour.
Very light, fluffy, and crisp. My favorite recipe thus far.
There really were the best waffles I have ever made! Often times I think the one I’ve tried previously are too eggy, these were perfect!!!
I finally found the perfect waffle recipe!!! OMG thank you so much for posting this! They are light and heavenly! I have spent many a weekend trying different recipes that I found online only to be disappointed time and time again, but my search is over!
I’m so happy to hear it! Thanks for commenting!