Looking for the best Bisquick waffle recipe? This easy version uses a secret ingredient (club soda) for extra fluffy, crisp waffles in just minutes!
Looking for even more Bisquick recipes? Try these baked pancakes with pancake mix, these Bisquick sausage balls, Bisquick chicken and dumplings, this Bisquick cheeseburger pie, and Sallie’s overnight Bisquick breakfast casserole, too!
The Best Bisquick Waffles only Require 4 Ingredients
The best waffles always have a crispy outside and a fluffy inside. Texture is key, and the secret ingredient in this particular Bisquick waffle recipe sets them apart from the rest! Classic made-from-scratch homemade waffles gets their fluffy texture and crisp exterior from folding stiff egg whites into the batter. While this trick works beautifully, it can be time-intensive and laborious to beat egg whites until stiff peaks form (not ideal when you have a lot of hungry mouths to feed). Instead, we’re taking a shortcut today with four simple ingredients: a box of Bisquick, a bottle of club soda, an egg, and a little bit of oil!
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Ingredient Notes and Tips for Success
- The addition of our secret ingredient — club soda — elevates a basic box of Bisquick from good to great! Club soda is made from water charged with carbon dioxide to give it bubbles. The carbonation in club soda makes the waffle batter light and more aerated — essentially accomplishing the same task as the egg whites without all of the work!
- For this recipe, you’ll need Bisquick (or a similar all-purpose baking mix). This shortcut all-purpose baking mix includes flour, leavening agents, cornstarch (a thickening agent), vegetable oil, salt, and sugar. The mix is designed for both pancakes and waffles, but the Bisquick waffle recipe is different from the Bisquick pancake recipe. Waffles typically contain more fat than pancakes (in the form of melted butter or oil), which is a key ingredient for crispy waffles with a tender, chewy inside. Don’t try to decrease the oil in this recipe — they just won’t be as good!
- Bisquick Shake n’ Pour is a specially formulated batter designed for pancakes. I do not recommend using a bottle of Shake n’ Pour pancake batter to make these waffles, since the consistency and texture will be very different.
- Feel free to add other mix-ins to your waffles. I’ve included suggestions in the Recipe Variations section below, such as a teaspoon of vanilla extract or warm spices.
We loved these waffles. Perfectly crisp and tender. I made a few batches of them and froze them to use later when my family was together. Then we popped them in the toaster. Couldn’t be easier (except for having a hard time fitting them into the toaster:)!
– Donna
How to Make Waffles with Bisquick
Once you’ve tasted a beautiful, golden brown, crispy and easy Bisquick waffle recipe, you’ll never go back to frozen waffles again! Use this go-to formula for sweet or savory Bisquick waffles that you can serve for breakfast with butter and syrup, for brunch with sausage gravy, or for dinner with fried chicken. You’ll find detailed directions in the recipe card below, but here’s the overview:
- Whisk together the Bisquick, egg, club soda, and oil in a large mixing bowl. Don’t over-mix the batter. Stir just until the ingredients are combined. You will still have some lumps, which is fine. Over-mixing will result in dense, tough, and dry waffles.
- Cook the waffles in the center of a hot waffle iron for 3-5 minutes each, or until cooked through and golden brown. Make sure to use a brush to lightly oil the waffle iron before adding each round of batter, or spray with non stick cooking spray. This will prevent the waffles from sticking to your waffle maker. Just don’t use too much oil, or the waffles can come out greasy. Keep the waffles warm while you finish with the rest of your batter by placing the cooked waffles on a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet in a 200°F oven.
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Waffle Toppings and Serving Suggestions
Waffles are such a versatile meal to enjoy at any time of day! In the morning or at brunch, pair the Bisquick waffles with fruit salad, fried apples, baked apple slices, this classic sausage gravy recipe, pig candy (aka candied bacon), sausage egg and cheese casserole, a baked Western omelet, or served as biscuits and gravy. For lunch or dinner, chicken and waffles is a classic combination. We love this Southern crispy fried chicken recipe, this fried chicken tenders recipe, and these fried chicken cutlets with the waffles. You can even take a shortcut and use frozen chicken tenders.
And don’t forget the toppings! The options are endless when it comes to how you garnish your waffles. For instance, try butter, maple syrup or honey; powdered sugar; strawberry freezer jam, Crockpot apple butter, or a fruit syrup (such as homemade 3-ingredient blackberry syrup); sliced fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, bananas, blueberries, or peaches; whipped cream; a drizzle of peanut butter; cinnamon and sugar; chocolate gravy; and chopped and toasted pecans or walnuts.
Preparation and Storage Tips
- Room Temperature Storage: Let the waffles cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
- Refrigerator: Place the cooled waffles in a zip-top bag or airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- How to Freeze: Arrange leftover waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze. Once firm, transfer to a zip-top freezer bag or other airtight container. Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- How to Reheat: Reheat individual waffles straight from the fridge or freezer in a toaster for a crisp exterior. Alternatively, you can place the waffles on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 5–10 minutes until warmed through and crisp.
Hi, I’ve been looking for a good waffle recipe and this is by far the best I’ve found. For real. I’ve been making waffles for 20+ years and these were the best. My first try with the recipe was for our women’s bookclub, I made two batches and people raved at how good they were. Light, crispy and nice golden color. I added cinnamon and brown sugar. That’s it. Boom! A hit. This one is a keeper. I’m so glad I found this recipe.
– Deborah
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Bisquick Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bisquick
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups club soda (a 10-ounce bottle)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- Optional, for serving: butter, syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Bisquick, egg, club soda, and oil. Don't over-mix the batter. Stir just until the ingredients are combined. You will still have some lumps, which is fine. Let the batter rest while you preheat the waffle iron.
- Cook the waffles in a lightly oiled waffle iron for 3-5 minutes each, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition
Recipe Variations
- If you don’t have Bisquick, this recipe will likely work with other all-purpose baking mixes. I have tested it with good results using Krusteaz mix, but I haven’t tried any other brands. Let me know if you give the waffles a shot with a homemade Bisquick mix!
- Use seltzer water instead of club soda. While they’re not technically the same thing, the two beverages will work interchangeably in this recipe.
- Instead of the vegetable oil, you can use another fat such as melted butter, canola oil, or avocado oil. I would avoid olive oil since it will flavor the waffles.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or other warm spices to the batter. A dash of vanilla extract also adds delicious flavor. Each waffle tastes like it’s made from scratch!
- For slightly sweeter waffles, add a little bit of sugar to the batter.
- Fold miniature chocolate chips or fresh blueberries into the batter.
- Use a Belgian waffle maker for bigger, thicker waffles.
- Waffles without a Waffle Iron: Yes, you can make waffles without a waffle iron; however, you won’t achieve the same crispy edges. Here’s a great explanation on how to use a grill pan for homemade waffles. Alternatively, you can make waffles in a sandwich press using these instructions.
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Originally published in July, 2021, this post was updated in May, 2025.
I always add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to my waffles.
Yes, ma’am! Always a good addition! We sometimes add a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg, too. 🙂
We loved these waffles. Perfectly crisp and tender. I made a few batches of them and froze them to use later when my family was together. Then we popped them in the toaster. Couldn’t be easier (except for having a hard time fitting them into the toaster:)!
Yay! I’m so happy to hear that, Donna. Thanks for your note!
Hi, I’ve been looking for a good waffle recipe and this is by far the best I’ve found. For real. I’ve been making waffles for 20+ years and these were the best. My first try with the recipe was for our women’s bookclub, I made two batches and people raved at how good they were. Light, crispy and nice golden color. I added cinnamon and brown sugar. That’s it. Boom! A hit. This one is a keeper. I’m so glad I found this recipe.
Wow, that’s such high praise, Deborah. Thank you for letting me know!!
Bisquick also changed their recipe. They used to have separate recipes for pancake batter and waffle batter, now they are the same. The old waffle recipe had more milk and less egg and the waffles were lighter and less dense than the new recipe. Here is the old recipe:
2 cups Bisquick
1-1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 Tbs veg oil.
Thanks, Alan!
Yum! These waffles were great. Who knew?! Club soda. I added blueberries for blueberry waffles.
Thank you, Marsha!