The Best Belgian Waffles
These classic Brussels-style Belgian waffles are crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for cozy flavor in every bite. The secret to their cloud-like texture? Folding airy whipped egg whites into the batter for maximum lift. Perfect for weekend brunch, they’re golden, buttery, and just waiting to be topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit.
Tasty Team
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Ingredients
for 8 servings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- cooking spray
- butter, for serving
- maple syrup, for serving
- powdered sugar, for serving
Nutrition Info
- Calories 339
- Fat 18g
- Carbs 36g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugar 5g
- Protein 7g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat an oven to 200°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, oil, and vanilla. In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric hand mixer on low speed for 3–5 minutes, until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Add the egg yolk mixture to the flour mixture, and use a whisk to incorporate everything, being careful not to overmix. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the egg white mixture. Set the batter aside.
- Preheat a Belgian waffle iron for about 5 minutes, or until the light turns green. Coat the inside of the iron with cooking spray. Using a ¾-cup scoop, scoop the batter onto your hot waffle iron. Cook 2–3 minutes, or according to the manufacturer's directions. Transfer the cooked waffle to an oven-safe write rack set over a baking sheet, and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining waffle batter.
- Serve waffles with butter, syrup, powdered sugar, or any other favorite toppings.
- Enjoy!
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