Easy and Fluffy Belgian Waffles Recipe

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Belgian waffles are a mouth-watering, breakfast treat that you can easily make at home. They’re crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside.

You can top them with whatever you have in your fridge for a delicious, filling meal!

Most people think regular waffles are flat and thin but Belgian waffles are deep and thick. That means they have more space for toppings. 😉

These are our family’s very favorite homemade belgian waffles. Crispy on the outside, soft and steamy on the inside.

– Ashton
Belgian waffle on plate with butter and knife
homemade belgian waffle with butter

Weekends mean it’s time for waffles.

And not just any waffles. My very favorite, reader-tested and approved, much-beloved homemade Belgian waffles completely from scratch!

Stack of homemade belgian waffles on plate

Part of the reason I love this recipe so much is that it’s easy to make. Lots of Belgian waffle recipes make you whip egg whites. Or worse, make you wait for the batter to rise!

Actually, yeast waffles are on my to-do list. So don’t be too surprised when you see them here at some point. But in general, I like a waffle recipe that’s a simple mix-and-pour. And when said recipe also tastes just like a recipe that calls for whipping egg whites? Super.

My mom always made waffles for Sunday night dinner when I was growing up. But not just waffles. Waffles done right. Whipped cream, real maple syrup, chocolate chips, strawberry sauce, pecans… the works.

whisk putting cream ontop of Belgian waffle
Adding nuts to top of homemade belgian waffles stack
Adding chocolate chips to homemade belgian waffles

Which is exactly how I like to serve these to my family.

There is seriously nothing better. So good.

Drizzling honey onto top of Homemade Belgian Waffles

This recipe is a total home run in my book. And you’ll love it too! If I had to pick one recipe that I have received the most positive feedback on, this would be the one. Which makes my heart feel all warm and toasty.

Because sharing this recipe is like sharing a piece of my Sunday afternoon and a hug with each and every one of you ❤️.

What are Belgian waffles, and how do they differ from regular waffles?

Belgian waffles are thicker than traditional American waffles, and they’re made with yeast instead of baking powder. This gives them a more “bready” texture that can hold up to all manner of sweet or savory toppings.

The size of Belgian waffles can also vary significantly, and there’s the option to make them in a square shape or as individual circular pieces.

As for how they differ from regular waffles, the size and thickness of Belgian waffles mean that they take a little longer to cook. For best results, let them brown slightly before flipping them over.

These are our family's very favorite homemade belgian waffles. Crispy on the outside, soft and steamy on the inside.

Easy & Fluffy Belgian Waffles

Yield: 5-6 Waffles

These are our family's very favorite homemade belgian waffles. Crispy on the outside, soft and steamy on the inside.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup All-Purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • a pinch of nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix together the dry ingredients.
  2. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until batter forms.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup batter onto hot waffle griddle and cook according to waffle maker instructions (will vary depending on appliance).
  4. Serve warm!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 394

Belgian Waffle FAQ

What are the two types of Belgian waffles?

There’s a standard type of Belgian waffle made from a yeast dough containing flour, butter or oil, sugar, and yeast. The other option is a “quick” recipe that uses baking powder instead of yeast and relies more on heavy cream and eggs for the leavening.

The results of either method are delicious: you can top your finished baked goods with chocolate chips, strawberries, and whipped cream, fruit compote, maple syrup, or whatever you prefer!

What is the difference between American-style Belgian waffles vs. European-style?

The main difference between American-style (or standard) waffles and their European counterparts is that traditional European waffles are smaller, thinner, and more delicate.

They’re also usually made without any sugar since they’re considered breakfast food. In contrast, American versions tend to be larger and fluffier, flavored with vanilla or other extracts. And since they’re often served with syrup or topped with fruit, there’s usually a bit of sugar in the recipe as well!

If you can’t decide which type to try first, it may be easiest to run out and buy both kinds, so you don’t have to choose. Then you can enjoy them both and see which one is your favorite!

Are Belgian waffles healthy?

Belgian waffles can be a healthy choice, as long as you’re careful about what you top them with.

For example, if you’re making strawberry-topped Belgian waffles for breakfast, you’ll want to avoid adding lots of butter and maple syrup (or whipped cream and chocolate syrup).

You might not think that fruit and syrup belong in the same category, but all it takes is a few spoonfuls of sugar before your Belgian waffles become an unhealthy treat.

Instead of adding syrups and toppings with added sugars, opt for fruit that’s been sweetened naturally or sauteed instead. Of course, a little bit of butter can also go a long way, and a dollop on top of fresh berries and whipped cream is all you need to make those waffles taste delicious!

What is the history of Belgian waffles?

Belgian waffles have been around for hundreds of years, although they were initially referred to as “Brussels waffles” instead.

According to Huffpost, the Belgium waffle was introduced in America for the first time during the 1962 World’s Fair. It took a few years, but soon the waffle gained popularity.

The irony is that the American version of the Belgian waffle little resembles the actual Belgian waffle. In Belgium, they are rarely topped with anything while here they are often topped with syrup, fruits, and whipped cream. If you ask me, I like our version best!

What is the best waffle maker?

Belgian waffle makers are usually round and very large. Most of them have four sections, although some can have six or eight. I rounded up the Best Belgian Waffle Makers in this post.

The purpose of the different sections is to make sure your finished baked goods come out perfectly! For example, if you’re making a traditional Belgian waffle with whipped egg whites, you’ll want your waffle iron to have as many sections as possible.

The more sections there are, the thinner those waffles will be, and they’ll also cook faster! Without any sections at all, you might end up with a massive lump of baked goods that deflates and falls apart!

How do you tell when a Belgian waffle is done?

Your finished baked goods will be golden-brown and crispy outside while still soft and doughy in the center.
Use a toothpick to puncture the middle of your waffle – if it’s raw batter, then your waffle isn’t done yet.

If you’re using a brand new waffle maker that doesn’t have any built-in heat controls, 450°F will usually get the job done.

If you’re cooking a thicker Belgian waffle recipe, you may need to lower your temperature slightly. If your waffles are baking faster on one side than another, you can rotate them halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.

What’s the best syrup for Belgian Waffles?

Belgian waffles are traditionally topped with a generous amount of butter and maple syrup, but you can use whatever kind of syrup you prefer.

Since Belgian waffles often have a sweeter batter than traditional American waffles, they’re an excellent backdrop for many different kinds of syrups.

For example, if you want to make baked apple-topped Belgian waffles, then apple cider syrup might be good. On the other hand, traditional maple syrup adds wonderful flavor if you prefer to top your waffles with berries.

Enjoy! And don’t forget the toppings. If you’re looking for more topping ideas, be sure to try these delicious recipes:

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77 thoughts on “Easy and Fluffy Belgian Waffles Recipe”

  1. Your blog design looks adorable with the little tweaks you made! And the only time I have ever had belgian waffles is at IHOP…I think I need a waffle iron so I can see if I am team egg white or team I will not whip. Something tells me I am with you on this though…
    Those berries on the waffles looks so delicious!!!

  2. Well, I totally want to be on your team, but I didn’t know that you could get the same results! I’m totally trying it though, because I HATE whipping egg whites. Folding them in is kind of fun, though! Heh. We should team up next time. You whip, I’ll fold.

    Orrrr, we could just make this version. Works for me!

    Thanks for linking me up!

    • hahaha, seriously, let’s just team up. I hate folding them in because it stresses me out!! I’m always like, “oh wait, did I mix them in too much? Or not enough? Am I going to have fried egg white whip in my waffle?” Ahhhhh! See what I mean?

  3. Love your new look Ashton! 🙂 Very cute! We have a waffle maker and I have been in need of a great recipe; can’t wait to try this out! Thanks for sharing!
    Mackenzie 🙂

  4. Haha. I saw some pancake recipes yesterday that called for whipped egg whites. My response was, “What? Why? Pancakes are perfectly fluffy without that. I’m getting out of here!” I guess I should at least try but, eh, I’m kind of lazy. I wish I had a waffle iron. I LOVE waffles and these look great!

    • Yes! And I’ve used applesauce instead of oil before. And egg whites for eggs, and almond milk for milk. The waffles aren’t very good if you do ALL of the substitutions, but I’ve done two at a time on various occasions and it’s been ok

  5. I found this recipe last night, the night before Father’s Day, and woke early this morning to make them for my hubby and kids. HOLY SMOKES, these waffles are insanely good!! We couldn’t get enough of them!!! They will be a part of our family from now on!! And thanks for making me a rock star!! 😉

  6. have you tried to use melted butter instead of oil? I love the taste of butter, but wonder if it would make any difference.

  7. So happy I found you! Today we became proud owners of a waffle maker and I’ve spent the last 30 minutes looking at recipes. I didn’t realize so many had whipped egg whites and yeast. I am sooo glad I found yours!! Can you pleease tell me if there is a substitue, or omission, for the cornstarch? I don’t have it on hand and my kids are dying for the waffles in the morning. Thanks so much!!

    • Just saw this, sorry I’m so late to reply! We’ve been out of town 🙂

      You can omit the corn starch– just promise to try it WITH the corn starch next time!

  8. Ashton, do you know where to find a good waffle iron?

    All I can find are those cheap teflons.

    I could be wrong, but I think a good iron type would work better.

  9. 200 bucks.

    Ouch.

    My last waffle was at iHop, and between the cheap syrup and the sugar they put in the waffle, I might as well have been eating candy.

    It’s hard to find a restaurant that makes good ol’ fashioned waffles.

    • Agreed! I have a hard time with anything other than pure maple syrup these days, and I can assure you– that’s not how I grew up! But I love it now 🙂

  10. Thanks for the great recipe. The first time I made these I doubled the recipe and ended up with a mountain of waffles, but they were all gone by the next day. This has converted my “crepes-only” husband to become a waffle man! (My waffle iron is bottom-of-the-line from the local thrift store)

  11. We’ve just made these and they are EVERY BIT AS PERFECT as described here! Thank you so much for this recipe – it’s so easy but delivers the perfect texture! I like super sweet stuff so will add a bit more sugar next time, but that’s just my personal taste. I won’t need any other Belgian Waffle recipe. Thank you!

    • Hello! I just made your recipe and my kids loved the waffles! I ended up with 6 huge waffles, so I can freeze the rest for another morning. Love the cinnamon and hint of nutmeg.
      Thanks!

  12. Awesome recipe! So glad not to mess with egg whites or yeast. A big hit here this morning – Thanks!!

  13. Your recipe doesn’t work! I couldn’t get it to cook on the inside. It remained gooey on the inside no matter what temperature I cooked them at. Really disappointed, they look and taste great on the outside but suck on the inside. Your recipe still needs tweaking.

    • I think this may be user error on your part, sorry! I’ve had nearly 100% positive feedback on this recipe, and I’m confident it’s just right!

  14. We had these for breakfast this morning and they were DE-licious!!! My belgian waffle iron took a cup of batter and this recipe made four waffles. Perfect for our family!!! Thanks for sharing! I will use this one for my bed and breakfast!!

  15. I refuse to make waffles because they never turn out crispy and Im in the refuse to whip group too. Can this recipe be used in a regular waffle maker?

  16. I’m so on the team of refusing to whip my egg whites into my waffles. Gonna try this tonight. My son wants waffles for dinner.

  17. This was hands down the worst waffle recipe I have ever trie (and I’ve tried a LOT). The batter came out so runny that the waffles would not rise and stayed doughey. Even after doubling the flour they were still terrible. Save yourself the time and waste of ingredients and skip this one.

  18. Hello! I made these waffles yet again this past weekend! It’s a total keeper and always turns out perfect! I’ve made these about 3-4 times now and i just love how they poof up and they have such great flavor from the spices.
    Thanks again for a really nice recipe!
    Mo

  19. Just had these the recipe was great turned out perfect will be blogging the results and linking to your blog thank you for sharing 🙂

  20. These are amazing! I doubled the batch and put fresh blueberries in half… Yum! Having a baby soon so are freezing a bunch to pop in the toaster for a quick breakfast. Thanks for the perfect waffle recipe!

  21. So, I don’t like waffles. But I finally bought a waffle maker for my husband who loves them. I also haven’t eaten one in years so I thought I should at least try one. This recipe is sooo much better than I remember as a child (sorry mom). I will definitely eat waffles from now on. Thanks for sharing this!

  22. I made these tonight, we had breakfast for dinner. Everyone is “soooooo sick of pancakes” so they requested waffles. These were a hit!! I will definitely be making them again 🙂

  23. I have been searching for a good waffle recipe and I do believe I have finally found it. I LOVE the fact that I don’t have to separate the eggs and whip the whites up. This is so easy and taste absolutely amazing. Just have these for dinner tonight and my kids gave it 2 thumbs up. I was worried because the first one didn’t turn out but after that it was pure heaven. No soggy soft waffles. I will be making these over and over again. I just have to say I love your recipes.

  24. Hello, I want to thank you and tell everyone that this recipe is perfect. I’ve made this recipe so many times I have it memorized! I add a good dusting of cinnamon to the batter and grind in some nutmeg as well. They turn out perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy within every single time. I get three to four thick belgian waffles with my waffle maker, and I aleays cook on maximun heat. Thanks for the best waffles I’ve ever made!

  25. I just wanted to finally comment after making this recipe several times – it is perfect in every way!  easy to whip up, just the right amount of sweetness and spice, and a big hit with all three kids (not an easy feat) – 
    I even sub in 3/4 c of the AP flour with whole wheat pastry flour and kids can’t even tell it is there!

    I must have a mini belgian waffle maker, as I usually get 10 waffles out of it – accordingly I use about 1/2 cup of batter per waffle.  it’s a villaware waffle maker that makes two square waffles – got it for Christmas years ago so not even sure it is still around.  I have it around the medium setting (4-4.5 out of 7) and it comes out perfectly browned and with just the right amount of crisp.

    I freeze whatever we don’t eat, and it warms up beautifully in the toaster oven on low heat – kids always ask for more, and it’s nice to have them ready to heat up and eat.  We alternate having them with powdered sugar, or with honey or maple syrup.

    Just awesome all around –  thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe :).

  26. Received a belgian waffle maker for Christmas, unfortunately, there was not a direction book…went to internet, found your recipe- excellent choice, they were awesome, Thank you so much, it just became a family recipe….

  27. I am a fan of seperating the eggs and whipping and folding…it takes forever, but the pay-off is worth it. I made this recipe exactly as is and we were not a fan. They were more dense and had less overall flavor. Even my 8 year old asked why they were so different.  I would not say this is a bad recipe. If you are used to a fluffier Belgian waffle, I would not choose this recipe. 

  28. I just made these for breakfast and they were delicious! I substituted the milk for almond milk and about 1/3 of the flour for wheat flour and I thought they were great thanks for sharing!

  29. These are fantastic! MUCH easier than the traditional yeast, & egg white waffles, yet they taste identical! Thanks for sharing!

  30. I got a waffle maker for christmas. The first batch was a fold-the-egg-whites recipe and while good, took WAY too long. I tried this one and the family loved it just as much (daughter even liked this one better!). I used butter rather than oil for richer taste. I froze two for my daughter to have during the week. YUM!

  31. I only had all purpose gluten free flour at home. Still, the waffles came out crispy and delicious! Thanks for the cornstarch and nutmeg idea! And it’s such a quick and easy make :))

  32. I just made these this morning! They were great. A perfect way to start a snowy Saturday morning. It’s only me, my husband and our 3 year old daughter so I froze the extra waffles for later! Thanks for the great recipe. (And I’m with you on the whole not whipping egg whites in the morning!)

  33. Perfect, perfect waffles. I’ve been trying different recipes to substitute almond milk in, and now I can stop looking. Did I mention perfect? Thanks!

  34. I have been looking for a good recipe for YEARS….and this one totally ROCKS! Thank you thank you thank you for posting this and saving my Sundays and my sanity. 

  35. This recipe didn’t come out at all.  Batter was watery and waffles did not grow. I did everything correctly and they didn’t come out at all. Highly disappointed! 

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