If you love the light, fluffy texture and golden crisp edges of classic diner-style waffles, this homemade Copycat Waffle House Waffles recipe is sure to become a breakfast favorite.
Made with simple pantry staples and a rich blend of half-and-half and buttermilk, these waffles deliver the perfect balance of tenderness and flavor in every bite.
The secret to achieving that signature restaurant-quality texture is allowing the batter to chill before cooking.
This short resting period helps create waffles that are crisp on the outside while remaining soft and airy on the inside.
Serve them fresh from the waffle iron with butter, warm maple syrup, chocolate chips, or your favorite toppings for an unforgettable breakfast experience.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup salted butter, softened, plus extra for serving
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Cooking spray
- Pure maple syrup, for serving
- Chocolate chips, for serving, optional
Directions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until evenly combined.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the egg, sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly whisk in the half-and-half and buttermilk until fully incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir until just combined. A few small lumps are perfectly fine. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the waffles less tender.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly coat the cooking surfaces with cooking spray.
- Pour approximately 2/3 cup of batter onto the center of the waffle iron and spread slightly if needed.
- Close the lid and cook until the waffle is golden brown with crisp edges, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked waffle to a plate and keep warm while preparing the remaining batter.
- Serve immediately with butter, warm maple syrup, chocolate chips, or your favorite waffle toppings.
Chefs Notes
- Chilling the batter is key to achieving the authentic texture of classic diner waffles.
- For extra crispy waffles, allow them to cook an additional 30 to 60 seconds after steam production slows.
- Keep finished waffles warm on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while preparing additional batches.
- Add mini chocolate chips directly to the batter for a sweet variation.
- Leftover waffles freeze well and can be reheated in a toaster for a quick breakfast.