Crispy Waffle Recipe
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Feb 22, 2025 
Crispy Waffle Recipe – Try our classic recipe (with simple secret ingredient and key step!) for the best fluffy and simple homemade waffles. They are quick to make from scratch and perfect for loading with your favorite toppings!
Hey, Crispy Waffle Recipe Fans!
If you are looking for a quick, classic waffle recipe to make incredibly fluffy and crispy waffles from scratch, this Easy Waffle Recipe is precisely what you need!
With just a handful of pantry staples – including our secret ingredient for the fluffiest and crispiest waffle texture ever – and your trusty waffle maker, you can whip up stacks of mouthwatering waffles in mere minutes.
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
The waffles are made crispy by adding cornstarch to the batter, then keeping them in the oven (to dry and warm) until ready to serve.
Steam from the waffle maker is the culprit of having soft or soggy waffles, but adding the cornstarch and drying in the oven makes a huge difference. Don’t skip these two steps!
Start to finish, a full batch of the crispiest, most tender waffles requires only 30 minutes to make, and can easily be frozen for your breakfast meal plan.
Ingredients for Crispy Waffles
There is no need for packaged mix when it is this easy to make our crispy waffle recipe entirely from scratch. Try our homemade waffles recipe and I promise that you will never buy the boxed stuff again!
- All-purpose flour – The main ingredient to make the batter
- Cornstarch – Our secret ingredient for the crispiest waffles
- Granulated sugar – Adds a much needed touch of sweetness
- Baking powder – One of the rising agents to make fluffy waffles
- Salt – Helps to balance the sweetness
- Milk – To create a smooth batter with rich flavor (or buttermilk)
- Eggs Another lifting ingredient used to bind the batter
- Melted butter – For rich luxurious flavor
- Vanilla extract – Added for flavor
How to Make Crispy Waffles
Find the full Crispy Waffles recipe with ingredient proportions, detailed instructions, and video tutorial in the printable form at the bottom of the post.
Tips & Tricks
- Don’t over-mix the waffle batter! You want the batter to be smooth, but definitely not over-mixed. This can result in tough or rubbery waffles!
- Be sure to preheat the waffle maker and lightly coat with vegetable oil to prevent sticking!
- The waffle batter will expand as it cooks, so fill the waffle maker until almost the whole bottom is filled but not all the way!
- To clean the waffle maker, let it cool completely and then wipe down with a damp sponge or cloth, and then dry! Avoid using anything that isn’t rubber to scrape any pieces that are stuck, since it might ruin the nonstick coating.
Serving Suggestions
Homemade waffles are yummy enough to enjoy plain or just with a touch of butter and syrup, but are also excellent for using as a delicious base to load with your favorite toppings.
We love to top our waffles with fresh seasonal fruit, like the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries shown in this post. You can use whatever soft fruit is available – such as peaches, bananas, and berries – for a sweet and healthy(ish) waffle!
Make homemade waffles an even more warm and cozy dish by adding a delicious hot compote, like our Swedish Cream compote or Warm Blueberry Sauce.
Or get super indulgent and drizzle your fluffy and crispy waffles with warm maple syrup, rich chocolate sauce, some chocolate chips and peanut butter chips, and a hearty dollop of whipped cream.
What are your favorite ways to top a waffle?!
Frequently Asked Questions
The main difference between regular waffles and Belgian waffles is the size of the pockets. Belgian waffles have extra deep pockets for more filling to go into them! This will depend on the kind of waffle maker you have.
There are a few different things that can ensure you will make amazing waffles at home. First and most importantly, make sure your waffle iron is nice and hot before starting! Preheating is key to get a crispy outside. Also, add cornstarch to the mix like I did in this recipe! It ensures crispy yet fluffy waffles every single time.
Leftover waffles can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two, and keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster or the oven for maximum crispiness!
Absolutely! Simply swap all-purpose flour with your favorite gluten-free baking substitute. But keep the cornstarch, it’s already GF-friendly!
Absolutely! This recipe will still work if you used coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk!
Yes, you can! Just make sure that you do not overmix the batter with the stand mixer.
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Crispy Waffle Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk 2% or whole
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter or oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat a waffle maker to high heat. Set the oven on 200 degrees F. Set a baking sheet, with a rack on it, in the oven to hold and warm the waffles.
- Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well.
- Then mix in the milk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla. Stir until the mixture is very smooth.
- Once the waffle maker is very hot, add approximately ½ cup batter (for a large Belgium-style waffle) and cook for 3 ½ minutes undisturbed.
- Open and remove the waffle when the exterior is golden-brown. Move the waffle to the warm oven and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Once all the waffles are cooked, let them rest in the oven for another 5 minutes to continue to dry and crisp.
Sommer, this waffle recipe is incredible! You made it look so easy and straightforward. I think it’s perfect for weekend breakfasts. Thank you for sharing such a delightful treat! Regards
This is the only waffle recipe I use. I love the flexibility of being able to use butter or oil. I’ve done both and still perfect. I also only use olive oil. Thank you for sharing. This will be going on an index card for my kids. 😊
The absolute BEST gf waffle I’ve ever had! I will never make another gluten-free waffle recipe aside from this one 10/10
It was really good and fluffy on the inside, crisp on the outside. This will be our new go-to homemade waffle recipe. Totally recommend. Very easy…my 17-year-old made them as part of breakfast for dinner…yummy!
Deliciously crispy waffles that held it shape well and rose beautifully. I substituted plain flour with self raising flour and also heated up the milk.
I’ve tried several waffle recipes and this one is the BEST if you want crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I used this recipe for the first time & my husband loved the taste & texture ~ definitely a keeper.
Made these last night for the family. We all LOVED them! The taste and texture were perfect – we will be making these again. :)
My second time making this. My son loves this recipe.
Is it possible to keep the left over batter in a fridge just in case I do not want to cook it all?
Hi Connie!
The batter should be fine for 24-36 hours in the fridge. After that, it might not rise well when cooked.
You can also just freeze the made waffles and pop them in the toaster when you want to use them.
This really is the best waffle recipe! They are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. They’re an immediate family favourite!
Easy to make and delicious to eat. My granddaughter said they were the best!!
These were wonderful. Much easier than the waffle recipe I usually use, which requires separating eggs. This will be my new go to for waffles! Thank you for the clear, concise directions.
Really loved this recipe (I’ve tried many)!!!
Easy to put together, no fuss and super tasty waffles with a nice texture and would be good crispy too, but we ate them right off the waffle iron! Perfect! Finally! Thank You!!! E :)