Best Buttermilk Waffles Recipe – Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside

Golden, crispy on the outside with a light and airy interior — these are truly the best buttermilk waffles you’ll ever make. They rise beautifully and have that perfect restaurant-style texture everyone loves.

This recipe achieves the ideal contrast by using buttermilk for tenderness and a combination of baking powder and soda for maximum lift. A touch of cornstarch in the batter gives them that signature crisp exterior.

What makes them the best is their versatility — serve them sweet with syrup and fruit or savory with fried chicken. They’re quick enough for weekday mornings yet special enough for weekend brunch.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Cooking Method: Waffle Iron

Cuisine: American

Courses: Breakfast, Brunch

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 175 C

Calories: 320 per serving (2 waffles)

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Nut Free, Vegan

Description

Best buttermilk waffles recipe with perfect crispy edges and fluffy interior. Easy classic for breakfast or brunch. Serving: 4-6 (makes 8-10 waffles)

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Preheat waffle iron.
2
In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3
In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
4
Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined (lumps are good).
5
Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions until deep golden and crispy.

Note

Equipment: Waffle iron, mixing bowls

Nutrition (per serving – 2 waffles): ~320 calories | 9g protein | 42g carbs | 13g fat

Variations & Substitutions:

Add blueberries or chocolate chips to the batter.
Use whole wheat flour for half the amount for added nutrition.

Storage & Reheating: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in toaster or oven for crispiness.

Notes: Don’t overmix the batter for the fluffiest texture.

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