These gluten free crispy Belgian waffles are one of my favorite breakfast recipes. They come out golden, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, just like traditional Belgian waffles should be.

If you’ve been missing good waffles since going gluten free, this recipe is going to make your morning. No weird textures, no gummy middle, just proper crispy waffles that everyone at the table will enjoy.

The recipe uses simple pantry ingredients like gluten free all-purpose flour, eggs, butter, and milk. Nothing complicated and nothing hard to find.

One small trick that makes a big difference here is adding a bit of cornstarch to the batter. It helps create that extra crispiness that can be tricky to get with gluten free flour.

Whether you top them with fresh fruit, syrup, or just a little butter, these waffles hold up perfectly. They stay crispy and don’t get soggy the second you add toppings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

They Actually Get Crispy – These gluten free Belgian waffles come out genuinely crispy on the outside thanks to the cornstarch in the batter, which is something a lot of gluten free waffle recipes fail to deliver.

Simple Pantry Ingredients – You only need basic stuff like eggs, milk, butter, and a few dry ingredients. There are no weird or hard to find items on this list, just everyday staples plus your gluten free flour.

No One Will Know They’re Gluten Free – The combination of gluten free flour and cornstarch gives these waffles a texture that is so close to traditional Belgian waffles that even the pickiest eaters won’t be able to tell the difference.

Perfect Weekend Breakfast – There is something special about making fresh Belgian waffles on a lazy Saturday or Sunday morning. These are the kind of waffles that make the whole house smell amazing and get everyone running to the kitchen.

Ingredients

2 cups Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour
1/4 cup Cornstarch
1 tbsp Baking Powder
2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
2 large Eggs
1 3/4 cups Milk
1/2 cup Melted Butter
1 tsp Vanilla Extract

How to Make

Step 1

Preheat your waffle iron and spray it lightly with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten free all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. A few lumps are perfectly fine.

Step 5

Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions and cook until golden and crispy.

Step 6

Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like fresh berries or maple syrup.

Helpful Tips

Use the Right Gluten Free Flour Blend

Not all gluten free flours work the same way. You want a gluten free all-purpose flour blend that contains xanthan gum, because that helps hold everything together the way gluten normally would.

If your flour blend doesn’t have xanthan gum listed in the ingredients, add about half a teaspoon to the dry mix. Without it, the waffles can crumble and fall apart when you try to take them off the iron.

Brands like Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 or King Arthur Measure for Measure already include xanthan gum, so check your bag before you start.

Cool the Melted Butter Before Mixing

After you melt the butter, let it sit for a few minutes so it’s warm but not hot. If you pour hot melted butter directly into the bowl with the eggs and milk, it can start to cook the eggs and you’ll end up with little scrambled egg bits in your batter.

A good test is to touch the outside of the bowl or container the butter is in. If it feels warm but comfortable to hold, it’s ready to add to the wet ingredients.

Don’t Overmix the Batter

Once you pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon. Stop as soon as everything looks mostly combined, even if there are a few small lumps left.

Overmixing makes the batter dense and gummy, which is the opposite of what you want. With gluten free batter especially, overdoing it can make the waffles tough and chewy instead of light and crispy.

Think of it this way: 15 to 20 gentle stirs is usually all it takes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What gluten free flour blend works best for these waffles?

A good gluten free all-purpose flour blend that contains xanthan gum works best here. Brands like Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur gluten free all-purpose flour are popular choices that give great results.

If your blend doesn’t already include xanthan gum, add about 1/2 teaspoon to help bind everything together and keep the waffles from falling apart.