Best 7 Light N Crispy Waffles Including Variations Recipes

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Are your mornings incomplete without the irresistible aroma of freshly cooked waffles, but you worry about the extra calories? Well, say goodbye to your diet worries and welcome the irresistible crunch of light n crispy waffles! Join us on a culinary journey to explore an array of waffle recipes, each designed to tantalize your taste buds while keeping your waistline in check. From classic buttermilk waffles to delectable gluten-free and vegan options, this article will be your trusted guide to creating the perfect crispy waffles that are anything but heavy. So, grab your waffle iron, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in a crispy waffle extravaganza!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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 & CRISPY VEGAN WAFFLES



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The best vegan waffle I've had. Golden-brown, crispy, light, tender, full of flavor (especially with those appealing vanilla bean flecks). Plus, only 6 ingredients and 1 bowl!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 vanilla bean
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (I like fine-grain sea salt for this recipe)
Your favorite cooking spray (if needed (I have a non-stick waffle maker so I don't need or use any spray))
Pure maple syrup
Butter (or vegan butter)
Fresh berries

Steps:

  • Preheat your waffle maker.
  • If the coconut milk is solidified, place it into a small saucepan and set over low heat. Heat just until liquid, but not warm.
  • Pour coconut milk into a large mixing bowl. Scrape the pulp of the vanilla bean into the coconut milk (discard the pod) or add vanilla bean paste or extract. Stir to combine.
  • Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently with a wooden spoon just until combined (if you overmix, you risk making the waffles tough; don't worry, a few lumps are okay).
  • Spray your preheated waffle maker with cooking spray, if using. Pour batter into your waffle maker according to manufacturer instructions, as waffle makers vary. My waffle maker takes a heaping 1/3 cup per side.
  • Cook until golden brown, as per your individual waffle maker.
  • Serve with pure maple syrup, butter (or vegan butter), fresh berries, or anything else you'd like!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 waffles, Calories 325 kcal, Sugar 23 g, Sodium 241 mg, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 67 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g

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 AND CRISPY WAFFLES



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From "The Best of Pancake & Waffle Recipes" by Beatrice Ojakangas, a popular waffle recipe at my house.

Provided by rochsann

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Lightly spray waffle iron, and preheat.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff (I usually use a whisk until they're fluffy).
  • In another medium bowl, beat yolks; add milk and oil and gently stir to combine.
  • Add yolk mixture to dry ingredients, blending well.
  • Fold in the egg whites.
  • Bake 1/3 - 1/2 cup batter for each waffle, depending on the size of the waffle iron.
  • Serve hot (wonderful with strawberries and pure maple syrup).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 86.8, Sodium 407.2, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 7.3

VERY TASTY CRISPY WAFFLES!



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Tried and tested waffle recipie, light, fluffy crispy waffles everytime! I've tried numerous recipies and most have ended up in a doughy mess stuck to my waffle machine so I have written my own and it has resulted in light fluffy waffles, with a really nice, crispy outer. Not too sweet so you could use savoury toppings, or just eliminate the sugar altogether if you wish. Don't be put off by the thickness of the batter, use a knife to spread it out over your waffle plates to get an even shape. Hope it works for you too!!

Provided by baboo

Time 20m

Yield Makes 4-6 waffles

Number Of Ingredients 8

300 grams self raising flour
2 medium eggs
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon castor sugar
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
375 ml milk
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon melted butter

Steps:

  • Firstly switch on your waffle machine to heat it up. Note: all spoon measurements were level.
  • Put all of the ingredients, except the melted butter, into a mixing bowl and whisk together to make a smooth, thick batter, being careful to make sure there are no lumps. An electric whisk works best.
  • Melt your butter in a small dish, you will use this to coat the waffle plates to stop the batter from sticking.
  • Once your waffle machine has reached the correct temperature brush on a little of the melted butter to the top and bottom plates of your machine then carefully spoon the batter onto your waffle maker and spread out with a knife if needed, be careful not to overload the machine. Then follow the instructions on your machine to cook your waffles till crisp and golden. Top with your favourite filling and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use buttermilk or yogurt for extra fluffiness. Buttermilk and yogurt add acidity to the batter, which helps to tenderize the waffles and 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 5 minutes before cooking. This will allow the gluten in the flour to relax, which will make the waffles more tender.
  • Use a hot waffle iron. A hot waffle iron will help to create crispy waffles with a golden brown color.
  • Don't overcrowd the waffle iron. Overcrowding the waffle iron will prevent the waffles from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the waffles immediately. Waffles are best served hot and fresh out of the waffle iron.

Conclusion:

Waffles are a delicious and versatile breakfast food that can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings. Whether you like them sweet or savory, there is a waffle recipe out there for everyone. With a little practice, you can make perfect waffles at home that are just as good as the ones you get at your favorite restaurant.

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