Best 6 Light N Crispy Waffles Recipes

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Waffles are a delightful breakfast option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Unfortunately, traditional waffle recipes are often high in calories, fat, and sugar, making them an unhealthy choice for those who are looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, it is possible to make light and crispy waffles that are both delicious and nutritious. This article will provide you with a few tips for making the best light n crispy waffles, as well as a few recipes that you can try at home.

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LIGHT 'N' CRISPY WAFFLES



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Club soda gives these crisp waffles a fluffy texture. With only four ingredients, homemade waffles don't get much easier than this!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 waffles.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup club soda

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, eggs and oil. Add club soda and stir until smooth. , Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Freeze option: Cool waffles on wire racks. Freeze between layers of waxed paper in freezer containers. To use, reheat waffles in a toaster on medium setting. Or, microwave each waffle on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CLASSIC CRISPY WAFFLES



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The secret to these super-crispy waffles is using a little vegetable shortening. Make a large batch on the weekend, then grab and reheat on a rushed morning.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield About 8 waffles

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 cups milk
4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus more for brushing waffle iron
4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted
2 large eggs
Pure maple syrup, soft unsalted butter, confectioners' sugar or fruit preserves, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (to keep cooked waffles warm). Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the milk, butter, shortening and eggs in another bowl. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir until just incorporated (it's okay if there are some lumps).
  • Lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with butter. Fill the waffle iron about three-quarters of the way full (some waffle iron should still be showing). Close the lid gently and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Keep the cooked waffles warm in the oven or covered with foil on a plate while you make the remaining waffles.
  • Serve with maple syrup, butter, sugar or fruit preserves.

LIGHT AND CRISPY WAFFLES



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These light and crispy waffles come together quickly. Cornstarch is the secret to crispy waffles. It guarantees that your waffles will be perfectly crisp and tender. This recipe makes four standard waffles (1/2-inch to 3/4-inch thick). If you want to make thicker Belgian waffles or use a deep waffle iron, you will get closer to three waffles using our recipe below. Separating the egg is optional but is recommended. We do not do this in the video; however, after years of feedback from readers, we have determined that whipping the egg white thickens the batter slightly and improves the results for deeper waffle irons.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield Makes 4 standard waffles or 2 to 3 thick waffles

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup (130 grams) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (30 grams) cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup (235 ml) buttermilk or milk
1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
Butter, syrup and/or berries, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • For the lightest waffles, separate the egg. Whisk the egg yolk into the milk mixture. If you do not plan on separating the egg, whisk the whole egg into the milk mixture.
  • If you separate the egg, add the egg white to another bowl, use a handheld mixer to beat until stiff, and then set aside.
  • Whisk the milk mixture into the dry ingredients until only small lumps are left. Switch to a rubber spatula and gently fold in the whipped egg whites.
  • Set the batter aside for five to ten minutes while preparing the waffle iron.
  • Heat the waffle iron to the highest heat setting.
  • Cook waffles until golden and crisp, adding enough batter to the waffle iron to fill the entire lower grid. If the waffles look too dark, turn the heat down slightly.
  • Serve the waffles immediately or keep them warm and crispy on a rack in a 200°F oven until ready to serve. Stacking them outside the oven will cause them to steam and become floppy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 waffle, Calories 255, Fat 21.4g, SaturatedFat 16.3g, Cholesterol 53.2mg, Sodium 161.5mg, Carbohydrate 13.5g, Fiber 0.1g, Sugar 6.2g, Protein 3.6g

LIGHT AND FLUFFY WAFFLES



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These melt-in-your-mouth waffles are so tender, you can skip butter and syrup, but why would you want to? -James Schend, Food Editor, Taste of Home magazine, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 waffles.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
5 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup club soda, chilled
Optional: Butter and maple syrup

Steps:

  • Separate eggs. Place egg whites in a clean, dry bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., In another bowl, whisk together next 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, milk, oil, vanilla and vinegar until blended. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form., Preheat waffle iron. Stir together flour mixture, egg mixture and club soda just until combined. Fold egg whites into batter. Bake waffles according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with butter and maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LIGHT 'N CRISPY WAFFLES (INCLUDING VARIATIONS)



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Homemade is always so much better than processed food! Kids always appreciate these! Beating the egg whites separately and folding them gently into the batter ensures a lighter, crispier waffle.

Provided by TiaGem

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 8 waffles

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 egg yolks
2 cups milk
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup oil
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat your waffle maker and set oven temp to"warm" (so you can keep your waffles warm while the others are cooking).
  • Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Using hand-held electric beaters, beat on low until moistened.
  • Increase mixer speed to medium, mixing batter until smooth.
  • By hand, gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
  • Pour 1/2 cup (125 ml) of batter over the grids.
  • Close waffle maker gently and bake until steam no longer escapes (about 3-5 min).
  • Remove waffle with a fork and place on a baking sheet to keep warm in the oven.
  • Garnish as desired and Enjoy!
  • Variations: Pecan or Macadamia Nut Waffles-sprinkle 1 Tbsp.
  • (15 ml) finely chopped nuts (use your favorite) over pre-heated waffle grids.
  • Pour 1/2 cup batter over nuts and cook as directed.
  • Bacon Waffles-Cook bacon strips.
  • Pour 1/2 cup batter over grids.
  • Lay one bacon strip cut in 1/2 over batter and close.
  • Bake as directed.
  • Cheese Waffles- Fold 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) shredded cheddar cheese into batter.
  • Bake as directed.
  • Serve with Tuna A La King, Chipped Beef, Sausage Gravy, or your favorite creamed entree.
  • Blueberry waffles- Fold 2 cups (500 ml) fresh blueberries into batter.
  • Pour 3/4 cup (200 ml) batter over grids.
  • Bake until golden.
  • Chocolate Chip Waffles- Fold 1 cup (250 ml) chocolate chips into batter.
  • Bake as directed.

LIGHT, CRISP WAFFLES



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I finally found a recipe for waffles that stay crispy on the outside, yet soft on the inside. I found this at finecooking.com

Provided by Jen in Victoria

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 waffles, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup milk
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg, separated
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200°F and heat the waffle iron.
  • Mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
  • Measure the buttermilk, milk, and vegetable oil in a Pyrex measuring cup; mix in the egg yolk and set aside.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg white almost to soft peaks. Sprinkle in the sugar and continue to beat until the peaks are firm and glossy. Beat in the vanilla.
  • Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until just mixed.
  • Drop the whipped egg white onto the batter in dollops and fold in with a spatula until just incorporated.
  • Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until the waffle is crisp and nutty brown (follow the manufacturer's instructions for timing at first and then adjust to your liking).
  • Set the waffle directly on the oven rack to keep it warm and crisp.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter, holding the waffles in the oven (don't stack them).

Tips for Making the Best Waffles

* **Use fresh ingredients.** The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your waffles will taste. * **Use buttermilk.** Buttermilk adds a slight tang and richness to waffles, and it also helps to make them light and fluffy. * **Don't overmix the batter.** Overmixing the batter will make the waffles tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. * **Let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking.** This will allow the batter to thicken slightly, which will help to prevent the waffles from sticking to the waffle iron. * **Preheat the waffle iron properly.** A properly preheated waffle iron will help to ensure that the waffles cook evenly. * **Don't overcrowd the waffle iron.** Overcrowding the waffle iron will prevent the waffles from cooking evenly. * **Cook the waffles until they are golden brown.** The exact cooking time will depend on the type of waffle iron you are using, but the waffles should be cooked until they are golden brown and crispy. * **Serve the waffles immediately.** Waffles are best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion

Waffles are a delicious and versatile breakfast food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little practice, you can make perfect waffles at home. Just follow the tips above and you'll be sure to impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.

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