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Why You’ll Love These Homemade Waffles

These light and fluffy waffles have a crisp exterior and a tender center. The secret is folding whipped egg whites into the batter, creating an airy texture that’s perfect for a leisurely breakfast or weekend brunch.

We love serving them with fresh sliced strawberries or homemade blackberry syrup. Another family favorite? Chicken and waffles. The crispy chicken paired with these waffles creates the perfect sweet and savory combination. If you’re a fan of fried chicken, be sure to check out one of our favorite recipes: Southern Fried Chicken with Honey Butter Sauce

Whether topped with fresh fruit, drizzled with syrup, or paired with savory favorites, these waffles are sure to become a staple around your table.

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Belgian Waffles

This waffle recipe is my go to for breakfast and dinner, I use arrow root powder instead of cornstarch as a healthier option. They hold up perfectly for chicken and waffles!
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup Flour
  • 1/4 Cup arrowroot
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 2 Eggs room temperature and yolks separated from whites
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1 Cup Buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Preheat your oven to 200°F to keep the waffles warm.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, arrowroot powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolk, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the egg white until soft peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipped egg white into the batter, being careful not to deflate it.
  • Cook the waffles according to your waffle maker's instructions until golden brown and crisp.
  • Place the cooked waffles directly on the oven racks to keep warm while you finish the remaining batter.
  • Serve immediately with butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Placing the waffles directly on the oven rack helps keep them crisp while the remaining waffles cook.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of almond extract to the batter.
  • This recipe makes approximately 4–6 waffles, depending on the size of your waffle iron.