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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!
I loved this recipe. Very quick and easy and the waffles are crisp and light. In my Belgian waffle maker it made 12 individual squares. SO GOOD!!!
So, I know it’s my fault but I didn’t have any flour. So I used almond flour which did nothing! I have eaten one quarter of the waffle covered in sugar. The flavor is nowhere to be found! No flavor at all. I had a bad experience with these, but they probably would have turned out better had I used flour.
Don’t comment on a recipe, especially negatively, when you didn’t even follow the recipe!!!
Substitute the 1 3/4 cups milk with 1 cup milk and 3/4 cup sugar and mix with oil. Then follow through with the rest of the steps if you want a sweet version of this recipe.
Good morning:
Can butter be substituted for the oil?
Thank you
Yes, melted butter would be fine.
Hello, can you leave the batter over night and cook the next day?
Hi, just a minor comment on this excellent recipe. At the top you say that the recipe for Belgian waffles is American cuisine. I would suggest that there is a clue to the actual origin in the title. : )
So light and fluffy! First time making waffles and will definitely try again. I only had egg whites in the house, whipped them stiff and folded in.
I made the waffles using a stand mixer to whip the egg whites. It is delicious, light and fluffy. Thank you
Thank you for the recipe. Just wonderful! Made these waffles several times and it’s always most welcome at home.
What is cups in gram?
One cup equal what gram?
I don’t have cup same as your cup. But i only have measurement in gram.
Do you have waffle recipe in gram version instead of cup?
I use these baking conversion charts for all my baking.
https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/cups-to-grams-conversion-charts/
https://fabflour.co.uk/fab-baking/5-conversion-charts-for-your-convience/
This was very easy to make, but unfortunately the batter lacked the structure to be successful in our waffle iron. It was far too light for the deep pockets of our waffle machine.
However, we were able to repurpose into light and fluffy hot cakes.