The Best Crispy Waffle Recipe (gluten free, nut free, and paleo) - Savory Lotus (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to making crispy waffles? ›

Use a hot griddle or waffle iron: Make sure your griddle or waffle iron is hot before adding the batter. This will help create a crispy crust on the outside while allowing the inside to cook evenly. Don't overcrowd the griddle or waffle iron: Give each pancake or waffle enough space to cook without touching each other.

When you compare the two, one of the best ways to get the waffles to crisp up perfectly with a golden crust is to use oil instead of butter. Though butter tastes better, and you can always smear some on top to add flavor, oil will give you the best texture.

Texture – In Belgian waffles, the eggs are separated. The yolks are whisked together with the other wet ingredients, while the whites are whipped to stiff peaks and then folded into the batter at the end. This creates a texture that is crisp on the outside and light and tender on the inside.

Since amylose is the component of the starch that helps grains crystalize, the higher amount of it in cornstarch means waffles made with it will get crispier than those that rely on wheat flour alone.

Citrus Zest: Grate the zest of an orange, lemon, or lime into the batter for a citrusy kick. This adds a bright and refreshing element to your waffles. Almond or Coconut Extract: Enhance the flavor with a small amount of almond or coconut extract for a subtle nutty or tropical taste.

Belgian waffles are usually thicker than their American counterparts. These Belgian beauties are made with a recipe that includes yeasted batter and crunchy pearl sugar. Belgian waffles have extra-deep pockets—the better for filling with butter, jam, maple syrup, or whipped cream.

Why are my gluten free waffles sticking? The most common reason I have found for sticking waffles is that you haven't used enough non-stick cooking spray. Make sure to always generously spray your waffle iron with your preferred cooking spray.

Should you let waffle batter rest? ›

Recommended overnight or 2 hr resting – for the tastiest waffles, rest the batter overnight in the fridge or for at least 2 hours. This makes the flour grains absorb the liquid so it makes the inside of the waffles softer.

When the batter is made from scratch it can be formulated to taste however the chef likes. You can't really do much with Bisquick. Restaurants also have a slew of toppings that you can have piled onto your waffle. You can prepare the same toppings at home but most people don't bother.

Pancakes and waffles typically both contain baking soda, which causes them to rise. As soon as the baking soda is combined with the wet ingredients (which contain an acidic ingredient, like often buttermilk), it starts producing carbon dioxide gas bubbles that cause the batter to rise.

By whipping extra air into the egg whites, you can create a light and delicate foam that carries that air into the waffle batter. When the batter is light and airy, so are the waffles.