TheseBelgian Wafflesare the best waffles ever! Taking a few extra minutes to whip the egg whites before adding them to the batter makes them extra fluffy. A classic waffle recipe!

I have made this recipe hundreds of times and my kids cheer my name each time. THIS is the recipe that will turn breakfasts into traditions and make you the star of the house. Plus, they turn out wonderful each time.

Belgian waffles are made extra tender by separating the eggs before you mix them in. You mix the yolks in like normal. The egg whites are whipped until they are nice and stiff and then you gently fold them into the batter. This helps to make your waffles so light and delicious that you’ll never go back to making your waffles any other way. Top them with somehomemade whipped creamand fruit and they will be absolute perfection.

A four stack of Belgian Waffles on a white plate with bananas, blueberries, and whipped cream on top.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The beaten egg whites give these waffles a light, airy texture while the oil ensures a perfectly crisp exterior.
Made with common pantry items, this recipe is both convenient and budget-friendly.
With just 10 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes of cooking, you can enjoy delicious Belgian waffles in no time.
These waffles pair wonderfully with a variety of toppings making them perfect for any meal or occasion.

Recipe Ingredients

Flour –All-purpose
Sugar –Granulated
Eggs –Yolks and whites separated
Baking powder
Salt
Oil
Milk

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

How to Make Belgian Waffles

Step 1.In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2.In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Mix egg yolks, oil, and milk with the dry ingredients.

Step 3.Gently fold in the beaten egg whites into the batter.

Step 4.Pour batter into a preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Recipe FAQs

What can I serve with Belgian waffles?

On top, we love to add our favorite Homemade Buttermilk Syrup and if we are feeling really fancy, berries and whipped cream. Sliced banana and chocolate syrup are also delicious. On the side, you can serve your waffles with baked bacon or even something like this great Zucchini Egg Bake. Stand alone or with a side, these waffles are amazing.

How do you keep waffles crispy?

As noted in the tips section, using oil instead of butter helps them to crisp up nicely.– Using a deep waffle iron with “deep pockets” will also help. Some waffle irons will even say that that are “Belgian waffle makers” meaning they have those deep pockets (and they’ll work for any of your waffle recipes really). I have this waffle maker and love it.– Place your waffles on a wire cooling rack (like you use for cookies) when they come out of the waffle iron. Also, don’t stack them on top of each other. This allows them to cool without the steam making them soft. This is the best way to keep your waffles crisp and to keep them from sticking together.

Can I freeze waffles?

Yes! Waffles freeze really well. Let them cool completely on a wire rack and then stack them and pop them in a zipper-top freezer bag. They’ll keep for up to 6 weeks in the freezer. I like to refresh frozen or thawed frozen waffles in the toaster so that they get crispy again while reheating.

Top view of Belgian waffles on a cooling rack.

Expert Tips

For thefluffiest waffles,beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaksbefore folding them into the batter.
Oil gives the waffles a crispier texturecompared to butter, enhancing their exterior crunch.
When folding in the egg whites, be gentle to avoid deflating them, which helpsmaintain the batter’s lightness.
Place cooked waffles on a wire rackinstead of stacking them, tokeep them crispwhile you finish cooking the remaining batter.

How to Serve and Store Belgian Waffles

These waffles are delicious topped with mybuttermilk syrup,blueberry topping, orbrown sugar syrup. They go great with mybreakfast sausage,toad in a hole, orcrockpot breakfast casserole.

Place the cooled waffles in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Waffles also freeze really well. Pop the cooled waffles in a zipper-top freezer bag. They’ll keep for up to 6 weeks in the freezer. I like to refresh frozen or thawed frozen waffles in the toaster so that they get crispy again while reheating.