Extra Light and Fluffy Homemade Waffles (2024)

This recipe for extra light and fluffy homemade waffles will create the waffles of your dreams, and they’re easy enough to make all the time for a fun breakfast or brunch treat!

I am a bit of a waffle connoisseur, and I am here to teach you all of the best-kept secrets about how to make waffles. Not just any waffles, though – these are extra light, fluffy, and completely delicious homemade waffles, perfect for a sweet blueberry sauce!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Dreamy extra light and fluffy texture
• Pairs well with either sweet toppings or savory like this juicy and crispy fried chicken
• Easy to make with regular pantry ingredients
• Family-friendly meal perfect for breakfast or dinner!

Recipe Ingredients

• Flour – Regular all-purpose flour is best here for the light texture.
• Sugar – Granulated sugar for just a bit of sweetness.
• Baking powder – The leavening agent for airy and light waffles.
• Salt – Just a bit!
• Eggs – The yolks and whites will be separated.
• Oil – Any light vegetable oil will work.
• Milk – The liquid for the batter.

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

How To Make Extra Light and Fluffy Homemade Waffles

These homemade waffles are light and fluffy, perfect for layering up the sweet or savory toppings or keeping it classic with good ol’ butter and syrup. Either way, you will be in heaven when you take a bite of these ridiculously amazing waffles!

1. Preheat the waffle iron for 5-10 minutes, depending on your appliance.
2. Use a whisk to combine the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, making a well in the center.
3. Beat the egg whites with a hand mixer in another medium bowl until they form stiff peaks.
4. Add the wet ingredients EXCEPT the egg whites to the well of the dry ingredients, and combine slowly with a whisk until very few lumps remain.
5. Fold in the beaten egg whites, taking care not to over-mix.
6. Spray the waffle iron with non-stick spray and pour in the batter according to the manufacturer’s directions.
7. When the waffle is done cooking, place it on a wire rack to cool. Repeat with the remaining batter.
8. Serve the waffles hot with your favorite topping!

Recipe FAQs

Expert Tips

• Beating the egg whites and folding them in is a trick that will result in the most fluffy, puffy, and incredible waffles ever! This step seems kind of extra, but trust me—it makes a huge difference in the texture and taste of the waffles. It’s worth it 100%!
• If you’re serving a crowd and want to eat all together, simply place cooked waffles directly on the rack of an oven heated to 200 degrees F. This will prevent sogginess and everyone can dine together -WIN!
• This recipe just begs you to add your favorite little bites of flavor, like mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, blueberries, coconut flakes, and more! Just add a half or full cup of whatever you love in waffles to the batter right before cooking.

How to Clean a Waffle Iron

Nobody wants to pull out a dirty waffle iron when it’s time to make waffles again. Cleaning the waffle iron is a good practice that only takes a couple of minutes and will preserve the life of your waffle iron.

The easiest way to clean a waffle iron:

1. Unplug and let cool off until it’s just a bit warm
2. Use a paper towel or dishcloth to remove any oil, batter, or cooked-on bits
3. Dislodge any stuck-on gunk with a soft brush
4. Clean with a damp dishcloth and a very tiny amount of dish soap
5. Let air dry or dry with a clean towel

If you get into the habit of cleaning your waffle iron after every use, it will be a cinch to maintain!

How to Store Leftover Waffles

Yes, you can! Although, they might get a little soggy in the fridge. Store them in a plastic sealable bag or airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or the freezer for 2 to 3 months, and reheat them in a 350-degree F oven for 10 minutes or until heated through and crisp on the outside.

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