I stumbled onto this recipe by accident, and it has become my new favorite chaffle base. Keto crispy chaffles are light, golden, and genuinely crispy, with just three ingredients.
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This is different from my Sourdough Chaffles, that recipe has sour cream in it, this one skips it entirely, which is really what gives you the extra crispness.
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Chef Jenn’s Take on Crispy Chaffles
Get the egg white really frothy, it is the only thing holding the cheese together here, so whisk it hard.
Use superfine ground almond flour to avoid any gritty texture. Cook the chaffle until it wants to release easily, that is the real doneness cue, not just a timer. Use a bit of cooking spray if yours tend to stick, one reader had a genuinely bad experience using lard instead of nonstick spray, and the chaffle stuck badly to the iron. A proper nonstick spray works noticeably better for release than other fats. Let the chaffle cool for a few minutes before eating, but do not stack them right after cooking, the trapped humidity turns them soggy fast.
One reader quadrupled this recipe using 3/4 cup egg whites and added cinnamon plus monk fruit sweetener for a sweet version, which also doubles nicely as a pizza crust. Another made a savory version with coconut flour instead of almond, using more egg whites to compensate, plus garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper. White cheddar works fine in place of mozzarella too, if that is what you have on hand.
What You’ll Love About Crispy Chaffles
- Flexible enough for sweet or savory variations.
- Genuinely crispy, thanks to skipping the sour cream other chaffles include.
- Just three ingredients, ready in about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- Egg white – Whip it hard and frothy, it’s the only binder holding the cheese together.
- Mozzarella cheese – White cheddar works as a substitute.
- Almond flour – Superfine ground, to avoid a gritty texture.
How to Make Crispy Chaffles
Scroll down for the full recipe card with exact measurements and printable instructions.
Whip the egg white with a fork or whisk until frothy and light. Add the almond flour and mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
Add half the mixture to the preheated waffle maker. Cook until golden brown and releasing easily. Repeat with the remaining batter and enjoy.
Make It A Meal
Use these for a French Dip or a Cubano Chaffwich, or spread with your favorite keto mayo and top with sliced meats.
For more chaffle recipes, Sourdough Chaffles and Chaffle Pizzas are both worth adding to the rotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chaffles are a basically a cheesy waffle. Chaffles are typically gluten-free and are made with almond flour as a binder. They are cooked in a mini waffle maker and vary from eggy and dense to light and crispy.
My favorite basic chaffle recipe includes egg whites, mozzarella cheese, and almond flour. That’s it.
There are only 1 net carbs per chaffle making this chaffle recipe a great pick for keto and low-carb diets.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons almond flour superfine grind
Instructions
- Whip the egg white with a fork or whisk until it is frothy and light.
- Add the almond flour and mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
- Add half the mixture to the preheated chaffle maker. Cook according to manufacturers directions or until the chaffle is golden brown and releases easily.
- Repeat with the remaining batter and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Card Tips
- Whip the egg white until really frothy, it’s the only thing holding the cheese together.
- Cook until the chaffle releases easily, that’s the real sign it’s done, not just a timer.
- Let them cool a few minutes before eating, but don’t stack them right away, trapped humidity turns them soggy.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed. Erythritol carbs (sugar substitutes) are not included in the carbohydrate counts as they have been shown not to impact blood sugar, and they have zero calories and zero carbs. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
This looks amazing and so delicious! I love how simple and easy this is! My family is going to love these chaffles!
I’ve been dying to try a chaffle recipe and this one looks so simple and delish! Definitely giving it a try!
The almond flour definitely adds a bit more substance. These are great as sandwich bread.
You’re right – they are terrific as a sandwich!
Can’t wait to try this chaffle recipe! My kids would love these 🙂
This is really good!! And I loved how quick and easy it is to make!!
I been on keto/low carb for a while ,my first attempt to do a chaffle was a disaster and a dissapointment. I came a cross your recipe, and i love it thanks for sharing.
These are one of my favorite chaffles! I’m glad they were a success for you – and thanks for stopping by to tell me! Happy Chaffling! ~Jenn
You need to add how much of each ingredient to put in Chaffles. I just winged it. Have not eaten it yet. lol
Oh no! I’m sorry you didn’t see the exact ingredients – they’re in the recipe near the bottom of the page! ~Jenn
Sorry now I see how much of each ingredient. I am not awake yet. Lol It did come out good but i need to add the correct amount as I got about a half of each chaffle. lol
I love this recipe and I quadruple it and make 8 at a time using 3/4 cup egg whites. I have also added cinnamon and monk fruit sweetener to the recipe. They make a great substitute for pizza crust too. Just top with your favorite sugar free pizza sauce and favorite toppings, then bake in the oven.
What great ideas – thanks for coming by to share! ~Jenn
I wish I could give this recipe 10 stars! I have made LOTS of chaffles, but this recipe is the best. Crispy and tender. Perfect!
Thanks so much! You made my day 🙂 And thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment! ~Jenn
Thank you for the recipe. What brand of almond flour do you use? I don’t like the taste of what I bought
Hi! I use superfine almond flour from Costco – the Kirkland brand. I have found that some almond flours are stronger than others – I guess it’s a matter of trying them out! Look for superfine grind if you can. Hope you find something that works for you! You could always add a bit of seasoning to the chaffles – Italian seasoning, Cajun, etc. about 1/2 teaspoon to the recipe should add a touch of flavor and perhaps mask the almond flavor. Good luck! ~Jenn
I just made this recipe and it is hands down my favorite for a basic chaffle so far. I used 4 tbsp coconut flour to double the recipe rather than almond as I already had it on hand. It took way more egg whites than I anticipated but I buy them in cartons from Aldi so it was not a problem although I measured with my heart. I used mozzarella as suggested as I have read in other places that it gets crispier than other cheeses. I added garlic powder, season salt, and pepper to make them savory. I somehow ended up with 5 chaffles, but they were delicious so the more the better!
Sounds like you nailed it! ~Jenn
Looks delicious. Can this work with a non Mini Waffle Maker?
Yes, but you’ll have to adjust the amount of batter you use to suit the waffle maker. ~Jenn
My chaffles were a complete disaster😂. I don’t use processed vegetable oils and thats what’s in non stick sprays. I used lard and my waffle iron has never worked for me. It stuck closed, my husband had to pry it apart. The edges looked light golden brown but it stuck to both sides. We are throwing everything out. What little we were able to scrape off to taste was not worth doing again. I will stick to making my keto french crepes with our choice of healthy fillings. Thank you very much. The waffle iron is going to free cycle group after we clean it thoroughly soaking in the sink. Hopefully we will get all the goo off.😂
Oh no! I’m sorry your waffle iron gave you problems. I use a mini waffle iron with a non-stick plate and it works just fine every time!
~Jenn
Just made my wife a BLT sandwhich. This is the best chuffle recipe I’ve tried. After cooling on a wire rack, I threw them in the toaster to which added some additional crisp. She loved the sandwhich. Thanks for sharing.
So glad you loved it! ~Jenn
What if I sub white cheddar, will that change it much?? TIA ❤️
That’ll work just fine!
Hi
I’m been inspired by your recipes over the past few months, but when I tried your French dip roast beef Chaffle, I found it so great I immediately bought your Keto ebook in gratitude. Chaffles will be a great addition to my keto toolkit!
While Keto cooking often (naturally) reduces calories I notice you don’t worry overmuch about them. I do track them carefully. In your Chaffle recipe you use sour cream. Would substituting light sour cream all, or in part, still work? Chat-GPT thinks that would not affect texture of taste …(but Chat never actually cooked anything in its life.)
Thanks so much! Yes, you could sub light sour cream and it should be just fine. Enjoy the recipes! ~Jenn