This is my go-to gluten-free waffle recipe when I need an EASY recipe made with gluten-free 1:1 baking flour. Whipped egg whites make the waffles extra light and crisp!
You might also like buckwheat waffles or oat flour waffles.
It’s hard to beat a delicious waffle with a light, fluffy interior and a crisp, golden exterior.
I’ve tried a lot of gluten-free waffle recipes and mixes over the years, and I’ve FINALLY found the tricks to make the crispiest gluten-free waffles.
This is the gluten-free waffles recipe my family comes back to again and again. I think you’ll love them too!
Why I love this recipe
- Light and crispy – Whipped egg whites, oil, and just the right amount of milk create a perfectly light and fluffy waffles!
- Easy to make – These gluten-free waffles come together quickly and are perfect for a Saturday morning or even a weekday!
- Simple ingredients – This is a simple, straightforward recipe that uses gluten-free 1:1 baking flour and other pantry staples, including milk, oil, sugar, and eggs.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here are a few notes on the key ingredients to make these gluten-free waffles.
- Gluten-free 1:1 Baking Flour: I recommend Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour for this recipe. King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure-for-Measure Flour will also work.
- Baking powder: A generous amount of baking powder gives these crispy waffles lift and make them light.
- Eggs: Another trick to light and fluffy gluten-free waffles is to separate the egg yolks from the whites and beat the egg whites. Beating the egg whites until they’re fluffy keeps the batter light. Room-temperature eggs work best.
- Whole milk or milk of choice: I recommend using whole milk for these waffles! It lends a nice richness and helps with browning. For dairy-free and gluten-free waffles, use almond milk, oat milk, or any other non-dairy milk. But keep in mind it may change the texture/browning of the waffles.
- Oil: I find using a liquid fat like oil helps gluten-free waffles to turn out nice and crisp. I like to use grapeseed oil, but any neutral oil like avocado oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil will work.
How to Make Gluten-Free Waffles
Whisk dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Whisk wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks, then add the milk and melted butter. Mix well to combine.
Combine ingredients. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
Whip egg whites. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until fluffy and stiff peaks begin to form.
Fold in egg whites. Gently fold the egg whites into the gluten free waffle batter using a rubber spatula.
Cook waffles. Preheat the waffle iron. When warm, lightly spray the inside of the waffle iron with cooking spray, then scoop in the batter with a measuring cup. Cook until golden brown, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Recipe Tip
Transfer finished gluten-free waffles to plates to eat immediately, or place on a wire rack while cooking the rest of the batch so they don’t steam on the bottom and lose their crispness. You can also place the wire rack on a baking sheet in a 200F oven to keep them warm/crisp even longer.
Storage and Freezer Instructions
To store: These gluten-free waffles taste best if served right away. If you’re serving a crowd, place gluten-free waffles in a 250F degree oven until ready to serve. This helps them stay warm and crisp! Whatever you do, don’t stack the waffles until you’re just ready to serve or they’ll lose their crisp.
To freeze: Any leftover gluten-free waffles can be cooled and then frozen in a Ziplock bag or airtight container. Reheat the waffles in the toaster or toaster oven on the defrost setting for easy breakfasts later.
Recipe Tips
- Whip to egg whites. Whipping the egg whites gives the gluten-free waffles batter an unbeatably light consistency. It’s totally worth the effort!
- Set in the oven after cooking. If you’re not serving the gluten-free waffles right away, set them on a wire rack over a baking sheet in a 250F degree oven so they stay nice and crisp.
- Serve with your favorite toppings. You can top these fluffy gluten-free waffles with pure maple syrup, fresh fruit, peanut butter, chocolate chips, or melted butter!
- For dairy-free, gluten-free waffles. Swap whole milk for any dairy-free milk you like. But keep in mind it may change the texture/browning of the gluten-free waffles.
- I recently upgraded our waffle iron to this one and I absolutely love it! You can also use a Belgian waffle maker.
More Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes
- Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes
- Gluten-Free Dutch Baby
- Gluten-Free Biscuits
- Banana Pancakes
- Gluten-Free Crepes
- Gluten-Free Popovers
Gluten-Free Waffles (1:1 Baking Flour!)
Ingredients
- 2 cups (300g) gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs separated
- 1 ¾ cups (240ml) whole milk, or milk of choice
- ⅓ cup neutral oil I use grapeseed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks, then add the milk and melted butter. Mix well to combine.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until fluffy and stiff peaks begin to form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the batter using a rubber spatula.
- Preheat the waffle iron. When warm, lightly spray the inside of the waffle iron with cooking spray, then scoop in the batter. Cook until golden brown, according to the manufacturer instructions.
- Transfer finished waffles to plates to eat immediately, or place on a wire rack while cooking the rest of the batch so they don’t steam on the bottom and lose their crispness. You can also place the wire rack on a baking sheet in a 200F oven to keep them warm/crisp even longer.
- Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- I recommend Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour for this recipe. King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure-for-Measure Flour will also work.
- I find using a liquid fat like oil helps waffles to turn out nice and crisp. I like to use grapeseed oil but any neutral oil like avocado or vegetable oil will work.
- I recommend using whole milk for these waffles! It lends a nice richness and helps with browning.
- For dairy-free waffles, use any milk you like, but keep in mind it may change the texture/browning of the waffles.
Nutrition
FAQs
Gluten-free waffles are typically made with gluten-free flour, milk, eggs and oil or butter. Gluten-free flour is flour made from non-gluten containing grains and starches like brown rice flour, buckwheat flour, sorghum flour, potato starch etc.
Yes! There are many brands of gluten-free frozen waffles on the market today. Van’s, Nature’s Path, Trader Joe’s and Target all have great options.
You can also freeze these homemade gluten-free waffles for easy breakfasts on-the-go!
Be sure to grease the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray in-between cooking each waffle.
100% pure maple syrup is naturally gluten-free! Most artificial pancake syrups are also gluten-free, but always be sure to check the label.
Best ever, substituted tapioca flour for almond flour, so light, and gorgeous golden color. Everyone at Ed them so fast I couldn’t submit a picture!!
I’m so happy to hear they turned out for you! Thanks for the comment 🙂
Can u use this batter to make pancakes instead of waffles?
You could definitely try it! We also love these gluten-free buttermilk pancakes: https://meaningfuleats.com/gluten-free-buttermilk-pancakes/
Delicious! Loving all of your recipes. You can tell the method was well thought out. Honestly don’t NEED syrup on them! They’re so good as is. My toddler apparently loves them as well. Thank you!
Hooray! I’m so glad the waffles turned out for you. Thanks for the comment!
These are absolutely delicious waffles – crispy, beautifully browned with just a hint of sweetness. Oh yum!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
Can you substitute egg .
With one person with Celiac Disease and several who are gluten intolerant in my extended family, I’m always on the hunt for yummy gluten free recipes for family gatherings. I usually just sub out the flour for 1:1 gluten free blends, but I love that this recipe also adds almond flour! I can’t wait to try it!
Finally a waffle I can live with, thank you. I have tried so many recipes and I always look at the reviews and wonder if gluten free people have just started to settle on below average taste and flavor, this recipe gives me hope, thanks again for sharing.
I’m so glad you liked the waffles! Glad they’ve given you hope gluten-free can be delicious 🙂
These are the best waffles I have ever made. Thank you
I’m so glad they turned out for you! Thanks for the comment 🙂
I have been cooking gluten free for my husband for 20 years. This is the best recipe we have ever eaten. A slice of hHeaven in the gluten free world!
Hooray! So glad you enjoyed the waffles! Thanks for the comment 🙂
So easy. Make a big batch because I LOVE freezing these waffles for a quick breakfast in the morning. Just pop em in the toaster. The kids love them!
I’m a waffle person and these waffles are seriously soo delish!!
These are so yummy! They remind me of eggo waffles.
Yuuuum, seriously! This is a winning recipe for gluten-free waffles! My kids already asked when we can have them again…
These waffles are our favorite (: We love them. I freeze them and pop them in the toasted for an easy breakfast.
Hiya, I have been trying a few of your recipes and so far loved all of them, in particular the chocolate chip cookies!, I would like to try this waffle recipe but I’m one of those coeliacs that cannot eat oats. What do you suggest I can replace the quick oats with? Many thanks Kirstin
Just made these waffles this morning and they were terrific!! I used arrowroot for the corn starch, stevia for the sugar, and Nutiva buttery spread-which is the only buttery spread I’ve found to not contain canola or soybean oils–. Thank you so much for the great recipe!! This is now my favorite waffle recipe, gluten free or not!! 🙂
Made this recipe today for a family gathering. I doubled the recipe for about 13 people and it was perfect! These are so delicious. Even the gluten tolerant folks in the family LOVED them….I will be passing this on to waffle lovers everywhere!