Crispy Golden Airy Waffles (Printable)

Golden airy waffles with a crisp exterior and tender inside, perfect for breakfast or brunch occasions.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1¾ cups whole milk
07 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

09 - ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or berries

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs and then add whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly until blended.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined, leaving some lumps to maintain batter texture.
05 - Gently fold in mini chocolate chips or berries if using.
06 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with butter or nonstick spray.
07 - Pour about ½ to ¾ cup of batter per waffle onto the waffle iron and close the lid.
08 - Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until waffles are golden brown and crisp.
09 - Remove waffles carefully and serve immediately with preferred toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside and impossibly tender inside—like you somehow cracked the code.
  • This recipe comes together in 30 minutes flat, which means you're eating amazing waffles before your coffee even gets cold.
  • The batter keeps in the fridge for a day, so you can make breakfast for yourself or surprise someone else without the morning scramble.
02 -
  • Melted butter that's too hot will scramble the eggs—always let it cool for a minute or two before mixing.
  • The enemy of crispy waffles is steam; if you stack them or cover them right after cooking, they'll soften. A wire rack lets them breathe and stay crunchy.
03 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step for melted butter; warm butter will scramble your eggs and ruin the batter.
  • Separate your wet and dry ingredients until the last possible moment, then stir quickly and gently—this keeps your waffles light and fluffy instead of dense.

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