Buttermilk Waffles

These classic buttermilk waffles are the ultimate comfort food—crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you're serving them up for a quick weekday breakfast or pairing them with fried chicken for a decadent weekend brunch, they’re sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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Buttermilk Waffles

Why You'll Love This Buttermilk Waffles Recipe

• Ready Fast: just 30 minutes from start to finish, even with homemade batter

• Make-Ahead Friendly: Waffles can be frozen and reheated in minutes for busy mornings

• Kid-Approved: Light, fluffy, and subtly sweet—perfect for picky eaters

• Versatile Meal: Delicious on their own, or dressed up with fried chicken for a weekend treat.\

• No Special Equipment Needed: Just a waffle iron and basic kitchen tools

• Customizable: Add your favorite flavors or toppings for endless variations

  
  

Baking Tips & Tricks

• Whip the Egg Whites – Beating and folding them in creates light, fluffy waffles.

• Don’t Overmix – Mix until just combined to avoid tough batter.

• Preheat the Waffle Iron – Hot iron = crispier outsides, tender insides.

• Grease the Iron – Even nonstick waffle makers benefit from a quick spritz of oil.

• Keep Warm in the Oven – Let waffles rest on a baking sheet in the oven while you batch-cook.

Buttermilk Waffles Recipe

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time:  10 mins | Serves:  6

Use this recipe for a delicious waffle breakfast or with the chicken/waffles recipe 

Ingredients:

• 2 c. all- purpose flour

• 2 T. sugar

• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

• 2 eggs, separated

• 2 c. buttermilk

• 6 T. salted butter, melted

• 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Let's Get Started!

*Preheat oven to 200 degrees

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.Next whisk in egg yolks, buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients.

2. In a separate bowl, beat remaining egg whites until stiff peaks form.Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the batter.

3. Heat waffle iron, grease with oil then prepare waffles according to manufacturer's instructions.*Keep waffles warn in a preheated oven while you prepare the fried chicken (see fried chicken recipe).

4. Assemble the Chicken and Waffles: Top the waffles with butter and allow it to melt (optional). *Layer each waffle with a piece of fried chicken, then drizzle with maple syrup or hot honey.