The Best Electric Waffle Maker for All Your Brunch Needs
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- Equipment expert Adam Ried tells Julia about the best electric waffle makers on the market.
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Growing up, my Mom would make waffles from scratch. Those were so good. The best part was she would always have leftover batter and would cook extra waffles. After breakfast, she would put them in the refrigerator for later. Later was when we were looking for a snack. Those were so good cold, no butter, no syrup. I miss her.
For those asking, the Waring Pro line of waffle makers was discontinued. The link takes you to the new version made by Cuisinart (same company).
Also, $66 on Amazon
@@GaryT1952Now, two days later, it's $71.99.
But is it as good?
I think this is nice product :) amzn.to/2ycqhGz
@@aef6259Yes, it's the same machine but just a different name. See: www.cuisinart.com/shopping/appliances/waffle_makers/waf-f20
In sorry, but where is the lady with the brown hair and the glasses? I need her for every review I watch from now on for the rest of my life ❤️
There’s a commercial first! Your saying she’s not the one reviewing?? Wtf whose the imposter
haha! Same here!
Lol!!
I think she’s more Gadget Lady and Adam is more Equipment Man
Seconded. She's the gadget lady. Adam has done the deep dive reviews for a LONG time.
I have an older version of that Waring Pro that we got as a wedding gift; we use it roughly once a month and it's still going strong after 13 years.
Thank you for the waffle tests - I like the details presented in your procedures.
Love your show and all your testing makes it easy to buy.
I happened to find the Presto Flipside waffle maker at Goodwill for $6. I had no idea how well it would perform, but it was one of the best waffles I'd ever had. I had no clue how ATK rated it before buying it, but I'm not surprised to find it's their runner up!
i' Think i' Got The Low Performer DoubLe WaffLer😅, 4 Like $8 Been in a Bag Like a Year, ... Guess i' Need To Try iT
I have the Black and Decker and I love it. Never had any problems with it.
i would rather get either that or the oster
I have the all clad Belgium waffle maker and I love it !
We have the older model Waring Pro rotary single Belgian waffle iron (non stick) that still works well despite the numbers on the temperature dial have worn off,but the indicator light and beeper are still working.Really like how the new model has a knob instead of the long handle ours has,this allows for a more compact unit that makes storage easier.
I asked for a waffle maker a couple years ago for Xmas...Love my rotating cuisinart that brings the best on Sunday!! Feels like we're staying in a motel!!
Hello I just watched your video of waffle makers. Today is 20 Oct 2019; and I am going with the Presto Flipside; I purchased it today for $29. Can't wait to try it out. Your video was very helpful
Hey dude, can you give me an update with that product? Appreciate it
Love these videos. Very helpful. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing!
I bought their budget recommendation. It’s pretty good, no complaints except that the timer conked out recently. But it doesn’t affect the operation of the appliance.
Thanks for the recommendation of the Presto; very pleased.
Great info. Thanks
And every time they recommend something...price goes up!
Yes because food shows have been a racquet for appliance makers for decades.
Yes it's about $400.00 now
Got that best but for less than $25. Feel even better about my purchase. Thank you.
Please put closed captioned on for deaf to enjoy on UA-cam
You can turn this on yourself... Click your own YT icon, hit settings, you'll see captions.
@@della3793 there are no captions on their videos. I think he was asking for them to turn on the setting for their videos.
@@luchinooliveros2469 I see what you're saying, now captions in settings only allows how you view the captions. I used to be able to turn captions on/off for all videos there, they changed it. So yes they need to allow the captions for their videos. Please disregard my prior comment. Thought I could be helpful, but not so much lol. Apologies.
It can sometimes take a while for closed captions to show up on UA-cam videos. Some captioning companies have up to a 24hr turnaround. Try checking back later.
I think this is nice product :) amzn.to/2ycqhGz
This video was published on March 11, 2019. On ATK’s site, they have this same review and it shows at the top of the article “UPDATE JANUARY *2017* Cuisinart has terminated its Waring Pro line. Our winning Belgian waffle iron, the Waring Pro Double Belgian Waffle Maker (model WMK600), is now called the Cuisinart Double Belgian Waffle Maker (model WAF-F20B). We purchased the new model, tested it, and, despite a minor cosmetic change of the heat-control knob, its status has not changed; it remains our favorite.”
Was this video just recycled and they missed a step? Sloppy work, regardless.
This isn't a UA-cam video.
This is part a TV episode they posted on UA-cam. But it's an old video. Just posted/reposted(?) much later.
I never saw a comparison video or anything, but I shopped and I read reviews, and I bought a Waring. I've had waffles just about every Saturday for years using the Waring Pro, and they're right: it's a great, double waffle maker. Never needs cleaning--nothing sticks if you season it before the very first use. Waring sold this maker to Cuisinart, and now I have one of those. It's the same except for the elimination of one little light. But it beeps courteously when the waffle is done, etc. We use Krusteaz waffle mix, which seems to us to be the best.
The Waring Pro is under 100, I think that's a steal. You get two waffles at a time and it looks nice to boot.
As of 2021 it is Cuisinart it's the same company it looks a little different it still makes double waffles and it's $120.
Thanks so much
Thank you.
Thanks for review! I haven't bought one cause i didn't know which one to buy now i do 👌
Hello everyone. This testing result couldn't have come at a more timely manner since my wife & I were just talking about looking for another waffle maker. We will have to look into a "flip" since it's a great deal! Thanks for sharing. :)
Your wife is dead
Thanks for reviewing these. I love my allclad waffle maker
I flew here as soon as the notification popped up. Who doesn’t love waffles right? 😍😍🤩
I don't like Belgium Waffles. I like the thinner kind.
@@fourthgirl You are thinking of pancakes :)
Any suggestions for temperature ranges and times when cooking at 5,500+ feet altitude? We struggle with waffle makers here.
Go to UA-cam and search for a video on high altitude cooking. I saw a good one (can't remember the title or I would tell you), and it was very helpful.
I absolutely CANNOT believe I picked the Best Buy!!! Woot for me! It really is a good waffle maker...been using it for several years now.
I still swear by my post WWII Sunbeam Waffle Baker. Huge and heavy it makes the best waffles.
Imagine if it were PRE-WW2.
I have a pre-WWII waffle maker. It's made of cast iron and rests in a cast iron ring. Non-electric, no batteries, no beeps, no lights. Works on everything from a campfire to a regular (not ceramic top) stove top. Not exactly Belgian waffles, height-wise, but great waffles all the same.
When are you going to review regular (i.e., not Belgian) waffle makers!?!??! I've been waiting for decades!
I want a shallow one for making waffles for kids. Can you please recommend one
Timely video. I am armed with the information I need. Thanks
Cuisinart bought Waring and the model in the link is for a cuisinart. Are they still the same quality as they were before? Did the cheaper single waffle maker by cuisinart not make them as good? Also why didn't you link to any of the other models? Not even the best buy model.
Im a dunce just bought a Fohere WM not one recommended ... but if tis doesnt work out ... thanks for the backup recommendation
I love Belgian waffles but what if I’m looking for a more country style waffle? We’re any of the thinner ones any good?
There is no such thing as a country style waffle :)
Thank you for this info.
Can I have two xtra bacon, sausage , butter and cool whip . And don't forget the syrup.
I recently threw out our old one . The clip to hold it down broke , it was a trip to hold down as the waffle started to expand. Going shopping today. Thanks guys
Does the Waring/Cuisinart waffle maker make great Gluten-Free Waffles as well?
is there a list of what Waffle makers got reviewed?
Time for an update. There are now several brands making double waffles and I would like a comparison with your winner here, which is now rebranded as Cuisinart.
I bought a griddle/waffle maker from Cuisinart - after only a few uses (less than 6) it died but conveniently after the return allowance was over. Over $100, an appliance should last longer than that. I'll never buy any Cuisinart again.
This waffle maker is no longer available, does anyone know if the Cuisinart WAF-F40 Double Flip Belgian Waffle Maker,New Black/Stainless is its replacement?
Yeah, same thing, except it now uses a slider instead of a knob for the temperature control. Cheaper parts, more expensive. The American way.
The link in the description of the "winning" waffle maker isn't the one claimed in the video. Or am I mistaken that Cuisinart and Waring are the same company?
Holy smokes. I searched Amazon specifically for a Waring brand iron, and the only options that came up that were able to do two waffles at once were *hundreds* of dollars. I did some more searching, and both Waring and Cuisinart are owned by Conair. (Not sure if that answers the question...)
It links to the same machine but it's now made under a different name. The original line/name was discontinued. Same machine though.
This is an upload of an old show; the Waring Pro Waffle Maker was discontinued a few years ago. Waring and Cuisinart have the same parent company, and the Waring brand is now being used more for the commercial side, while the Cuisinart brand is more for the consumer side.
I'm confused too because in the video he also says "half the price" of the Waring... which is like $600 dollars
@@triplexinaz The Waring Pro changed name to Cuisinart, bit it's the same machine. The Waring Commercial line is different, and is intended for restaurants and such. The current model of the winner from this video has an MSRP as of May, 2020 of $99.95, but can often be found for less. See: www.cuisinart.com/shopping/appliances/waffle_makers/waf-f20
What is the best waffle makers for non-belgium style? I like half inch thick ones that are crispy on the outside. Any suggestions?
Thanks for your question, I wish to know the same?? P.H.
I think you're thinking of pancakes :)
I make delicious, near perfect pancakes on my large cast iron skillet all the time and am not seeking to improve on that. It IS interesting to guess what others are "thinking"?! Ha! Thanks!
@@dixiewishbone5582 what the original commenter has described is indeed a pancake however :)
It is interesting that you know exactly what he is referring to?? I grew up using a full sized "sunbeam" waffle griddle / iron that made 1/2" thick waffles with much smaller indentations then the typical Belgian style that are more popular today. I am 62 and not trying to be smart here . . . but have eaten a lot of waffles in my life. Thanks!
Are there any good waffle makers with interchangeable plates?
Please test the Presto stuffler
looks like Ninja brand is good too. Good reviews. Its a square stand up model with 5 cooking settings apparently.
The black n decker did not have a light to let you know it's done, only to let you know that it is preheated. I own it and would live a timer, but the directions state that it's done cooking when it is no longer steam coming from the iron.
I have it. No complaints at all
I wish you'd included best ceramic coated waffle makers. I'm not big on black non-stick coating.
You read my mind as I'm about to buy one :D
I have the one at 2:33 lmao yeah the preheat light turns on and off randomly
none of those have plates that can be released for easier cleaning :(
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@@TheWarrrenator no
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Exactly!! I want plates that come out for easing cleaning. That should have made it into ATK’s testing criteria for cleaning
Good
The link is to a Cuisinart model. Is this the same?
I used to own the runner up. The waffles come out pretty, but they taste funny as if the outside is over cooked even when not left in too long. And that means the fluffy inside is super thin. I think this is due to the very deep waffling pattern.
You are lying
Love waffles❣️
I am really disappointed with the disqualification of waffle makers that make waffles less than an inch thick. Could you please test both types next time?
Same. I prefer the classic thin and crispy waffles. Belgian is usually very bready because of how thick it is.
They'd have to do separate tests I guess.
The test of regular waffle makers is available on the ATK Web site, along with 18+ years of other tests. It's well worth the subscription fee, because you also have access to every show from every season that's been aired on PBS. (It's now in it's 19th season.) So all the equipment tests, all the recipes, all the cooking demonstrations, all the "gadget guru" segments, etc. (By the way, this video is a clip from Season 17, Episode 7: The Ultimate Sticky Buns.)
SeikiBrian Thank you 😊
I love mine. Krups. Removable plates. Plates are dishwasher safe. Love that. Cord wrap. Locking, store on side if wish. Toasting level dial. Krups calls it Belgian. Don't know if it is 1 inch. It's close if it isn't. 4 squares. On light and ready light. 👍$80. Amazon has a $20 coupon right now.
Many of us want to return to the thinner waffle to make a variety of things. Can you do an upadate with today’s REguLAR style waffle irons, pretty please with maple syrup on it?
Link to Recipes ???
We've had the Presto for over 10 years. It's still going strong, although the non-stick is getting a little sticky at this point. A little spray and it's fine. I've seen it for as little as $25 on sale. They have a recipe for "Flavorful Whole Grain Waffles" with some whole wheat and oat flower that is a family favorite.
I was thinking of looking at used ones on eBay so I'll keep this in mind. I know I'll hardly ever use it so I don't wanna spend much. But I still want one anyway🙂
can the double do it without blowing a breaker in an older house?
what about the ones that are 3 in one?
Please ALWAYS put the Winner & the 2nd Winners & A link to buy 1-4-24 Thanks
I don't care for waffles and I am still glad that I watched this video for no explicable reason.
whats the amp/power of the double waffle maker? is it close to 15 amps?
It's 1400 Watts, so at 120 volts that would be 11.6 Amps and at 110 Volts would be 12.7 Amps.
checked the waring pro and it was almost $600.. seems the price was slightly adjusted since this video
Ours looks exactly like the one that they said made the pale sad looking one. BUT it actually is the best one we’ve ever used. The waffles turn out perfectly every time and we both were like, “what?!” So I guess I can’t trust these reviews fully. Maybe that one just looks like ours, I just looked and ours is a “Bella Cucina Artful Food” and it’s seriously the best waffle maker we’ve ever used.
When did this segment originally air? Curious if this waffle marker still would be considered "the best" or if it is an outdated review
I see references to this review starting in Jan 2016
The Presto looks like it stores better than the Waring. Might be the clincher for me.
I had a KitchenAid Pro-Line rotating waffle maker. It worked well, but took up a ton a space. I switches to the Breville Smart Waffle, which makes 4 square Belgian waffles at one time; it gives a crisp outside with tender fluffy inside. Surprised it wasn’t included in this test.
I'm guessing they didn't look at square/rectangular waffle makers. Waffles with corners are presumed to have uneven heating. (Maybe America's Test Kitchen would like to test that bit of mythology?)
Geoffrey Alan
May be it was the cost. How much was it?
Antonio Kinsey I think mine was $250. Kind of a splurge...
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Kat ahhh I double tapped over the intro, thanks!
I have a cuisinart waffle maker that you pour batter in from the top...it is a space saver and works perfectly...do not even have to spray it before putting batter in...
I have this one too. I think it works really well. I love it. I only wish the plates were removable so that they can be washed more easily. Other than that, it's great.
@@MyAGGirls ..I use a scrub brush to clean it...like the ones for potatoes..and then wipe with a damp paper towel.and air dry..
What do you mean when you say you pour batter in from the top? Isn't that true of all waffle irons?
@@carowells1607 ..there is a model from cuisinart that you fill when iron is closed...the platres that make waffle are horizontal and there is an opening at top to pour batter in.
@@danahess1974
Ohhh, I see. Thanks. I couldn't imagine what you meant before🤔
Thanks! Now is there a link to the best Belgian Waffle recipe that was used for the testing so we can make them perfectly?
@Jane Ryan-Douglas Thanks, that what I did before posting the question. No biggie, look's like I'll have to get a subscription to get the recipe.
@@bobloblaw6138 I've been a subscriber since the days when it was Cook's Magazine and there was no Web site. Now I'm a multi-site subscriber (America's Test Kitchen, Cook's Illustrated, Cook's Country, etc.) and I consider it worth every penny. I also got a chance to meet four of the cast/staff members at the America's Test Kitchen: Seattle EATS event a few months ago; outgoing, friendly, and knowledgeable people. I walked out with several cookbooks that I hadn't planned on buying, but after flipping through the pages I couldn't resist.
@@seikibrian8641 Thanks for the info... I was on the fence about signing up, but you just swayed me lol. I actually own a couple of the cookbooks (given to me as gifts) so I'm sure it will be worthwhile. Thanks!
I'm surprised that All Clad wasn't included in this testing? I've had mine for at least 10 years now, always reliable but not cheap. Oh, maybe that is why it wasn't included? I believe AC's are in the $200 range? Not sure.
Adam: "We set a price cap of a hundred dollars..." The All-Clad Classic Waffle Maker is $129.95 at Williams Sonoma, and the All-Clad Four Square is $199.95, although I don't know how much they were when this segment was shot; it was part of an episode that aired in February of 2017.
I really love thin waffles like waffle house waffles I would really like to know what models were not in your Belgian waffle list because I really like thin waffles please and thank you in advance
Gee, the Oster version you claimed produced a cardboardy product shocked me. I have used it for years and just ❤️ it. I have never found the Waffles like Cardboard.
The link you provide is to the Cuisinart NOT winner or runner up. Can you provide the correct link?
I wish you would have tested KRUPS Belgian Waffle Maker. It is compact and has removable plates for washing.
The Krupps is highly rated. Unfortunately it's also expensive
I want a new waffle maker, but I think I'll have to go with the best buy, though I do love the other one! It's a little big for my small kitchen.
ya that's what I was thinking too. where am I going to store that! and I have a big kitchen. but I've run out of room for all this stuff.
Yes, my parents bought that waffle maker for me. We loved it but had no space for it. I sold it and now I'm searching for one not so big.
What is the best, if price is no object?
I like the longer reviews that showed the testers
It happened to me, six months out of warranty and a critical piece failed (bad engineering) and they won't supply me with a replacement part I'm willing to pay for, not available!
@@wetrock2766
You got screwed. If you're anything like me, it broke the day after the warranty expired.
@@lareinadiondra6027 shut up
It's time to make an updated video. The Waring Pro Double Waffle Maker is no longer available.
What about that last one on the counter ... they went from disqualified, to problems of various kinds, to ones that had the bells and whistles, to the recommended, then there's that last one on the end they don't point to at all ... 2:55 now we come to these two ... but there's a third on the end there ...
what about Breville smart waffle pro????
I just bought this Waring pro on market place for $25.00 new!
What does the flip / spin have to do with making waffles?
Receiving plate starts cooking immediately, so barely fill all cavities. Flipping sends batter into cavities of other plate. Rising batter fills interior.
@@jnelson7360 But that is true of any batter that rises in a waffle maker.
It's all about gravity and surface contact. Flipping keeps the lightness of the interior more even. The old cast-iron waffle iron I used over a campfire 50 years ago also worked best if it was flipped after pouring in the batter, and that wasn't just to keep both sides hot.
How about waffles recipe? I've been looking for a good waffle recipe atk doesn't have it =(
No response in 4 months!? I will give it a go.
I make waffles often enough. I have a Oster waffle maker that turns in a saddle, like some of those shown here. Had it for several years and works fine.
I follow a simple batter recipe I found online via Google. I use 2 cups flour ( 1cup of whole wheat and 1cup white flour) 1 tablespoon of baking powder a little salt and about a tablespoon of whole cane sugar ( so that is brown sugar not white sugar). Wisk together those dry ingredients in a good size bowl. I take 2 or 3 eggs ( use Pasture Raised eggs, or if you can, buy eggs from someone who raises their own hens. But do not use those old fashion white commercial grocery store eggs. The waffle will not come out nearly as well ). Crack open the eggs pouring the whites in one small bowl and the yolks in another. You have to separate the whites from the yolks. The other ingredient that makes a difference is the milk. Use the best milk you can get. I get milk from a local dairy. It is fresh, not homogenized, and comes in a glass jug. It has a bunch of cream floating on top. But use regular grocery store whole milk if that is all you have. Take a cup or so of milk and add it to the beaten egg yolks. Pour about a cube of melted butter into the yolks and milk and wisk it all together. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and stir it all together until it is well mixed. It will be a thick and heavy batter, not runny. Lastly beat those egg whites until they are stiff like whipped cream, then fold them into the batter. Do not be rough, just fold them gently into the batter until just mixed in. That's it, batter is done
Is there a test kitchen recommendation for standard waffle maker? I'm not a fan of thick Belgian waffles.
I looked for one but couldn't find it. But all the other waffle iron reviews outside of ATK used the same criteria. Some picked a different waffle maker but it was always the thicker waffle maker. I guess people don't think the thin waffle makers are worth buying?
You might try consumer reports, bon appetite or even a site like waffle maker center dot com. I think they're called American style waffles
They reviewed standard waffle makers in Season 11, but there's no equipment test listed so no updates. On that episode, though, the winner was the Chef's Choice Waffle Pro Express, and the particular model they picked is still available as the Chef's Choice Five of Hearts Electric Waffle Maker: www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/chef-39-schoice-reg-wafflepro-five-of-hearts-electric-waffle-maker/1017806637?skuId=17806637
Thank you!!@@seikibrian8641
You're thinking of pancakes
Anyone else missing Lisa as much as we are?
Lisa is still around.
Umm why didn't you even test the Breville waffle machines?? Seems crazy to me the overlook them!
They set a price cap of $100. The Breville’s are more than $100.
Hello
Well, Waring raised their price on their double waffle maker. As of October 2022, it went from $90.00 to $650.00. Crazy!
I was about to say the same thing. 😅
After 5 years, can they do an update to see what's new on the market. What Is The best in 2024.
Check out dash waffle maker on amazon. Best waffle maker $10 can buy. Eggo size waffles.
Hello!
Waring/Cuisinart: I own a belgian waffle maker that is now a door stop, after having made about 20 waffles with it. My waffle maker broke at the pivot point one year after the end of the warranty. I can not get a replacement part to fix it myself. That part was badly engineered and failed prematurely. They don't bother to supply their customers with repair parts. Won't buy any of their products in the future.
wow, a price cap of $100? I am looking in the 20 to 50 dollar range...
You recommend the Wearing, but your link goes to the Cuisinart. Are they the same company?
theyre owned by same parent company, conair
From the ATK Web site: "Cuisinart has terminated its Waring Pro line. Our winning Belgian waffle iron, the Waring Pro Double Belgian Waffle Maker (model WMK600), is now called the Cuisinart Double Belgian Waffle Maker (model WAF-F20B). We purchased the new model, tested it, and, despite a minor cosmetic change of the heat-control knob, its status has not changed; it remains our favorite."
Helo
謝謝你們的詳細介紹，裡面有幾款還不錯！好險！有些台灣可以買的到。
Nihao, no this isn't suitable for cooking pangolin you should try roasting over a campfire or some other barbarian cooking method.