Crispy Fluffy Belgian Waffles (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Waffle batter ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 3 tablespoons sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 2 large eggs, separated
07 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
08 - 2 cups milk
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
03 - In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
04 - In a separate medium bowl, mix together the egg yolks, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
05 - Add the egg yolk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.
06 - Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until just combined. Do not overmix.
07 - Pour the batter onto your preheated waffle iron, approximately 3/4 cup per waffle, and cook according to the manufacturer's directions until golden brown.
08 - Serve immediately with butter, syrup, powdered sugar, or your preferred toppings.

# Notes:

01 - For best texture, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and avoid overmixing the batter.
02 - Reheat leftover waffles in the oven at 250°F for about 10 minutes to maintain crispiness.