If looking for a savory vegan snack, then try this gluten-free potato hummus waffles recipe. They are crispy, delicious, and can be made in 30 minutes!
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Love waffles
Who doesn't love waffles? But wait, can vegans eat waffles? Of course, you can! There are many store-bought vegan waffle mixes available or you can make it at home as I do.
Be it breakfast, brunch, dessert, or even dinner, indulging in a plate of sweet or savory fluffy waffles is one of the best ways to treat yourself.
You don't need eggs or dairy to make them either, hearty vegan waffles are easy and you won't even notice the difference in the taste. They are very easy to make.
Team savory waffles
I am a sucker for savory breakfasts and evening snacks! I always end up making savory treats over sweet ones for brekkie or evening snacks.
That's why I am always creating new and exciting savory recipes that can be served as a meal at any time of the day.
After seeing the success of Dosa waffles, here's another savory vegan gluten-free waffles recipe that I created using leftovers! It's similar to potato dosa or pancakes.
In my opinion, these are the best waffles you can have! The texture is exactly what I want in a waffle. They’re perfectly crisp on the outside, with a warm soft center!
These fluffy potato waffles will quickly become a family favorite. Easy savory vegan snacks like these when served are sure to make your dining table an inviting sight!
Why make this
- It is a 100% customizable recipe
- These waffles contain no eggs, no dairy
- It's a great way of using (leftover) hummus
- A vegan and gluten-free savory waffle recipe
- Make it within 30 minutes
- Calls for basic pantry essentials
- The waffle batter can be made in advance
- Great way to use mashed potatoes
- The recipe is customizable
Ingredients needed 🧾
Potato - Potatoes with more starch like Russets or Yukon golds will work here. Boil the potato beforehand. You can also use leftover mashed potatoes in this recipe.
In fact, you can also use frozen (thawed) shredded hashbrown potatoes to save time. You will have to adjust the cooking time accordingly. They will take a bit longer to cook.
Flours - Gluten-free All-purpose flour and rice flour are the two kinds of flour needed in this vegan waffles recipe.
Hummus - I have used plain gluten-free hummus here. You can either make it at home or use a store-bought one. You can also use flavored hummus here.
Vegetables and herbs - onions and cilantro are what I have added. Feel free to add more veggies of your choice.
Spices - peppercorns, red pepper flakes, Italian seasonings, and garlic are the basic spices you will need.
Vegan butter - Use any dairy-free butter you have. For extra flavor, use herb butter or Thecha butter.
Besides these ingredients, you will also need a waffle maker. I have been using it for years.
How to make it 🔪
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- In a bowl, add boiled potatoes and mash them with a fork. Alternatively, you can even grate them.
- Then add any vegan herb butter, crushed black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Next, add the hummus.
- Then add Italian seasonings and cilantro.
- Now add the all-purpose flour and rice flour to the bowl.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onions to the bowl.
- Followed by water or vegan buttermilk. Add salt at this point. Mix all these together and make a thick batter. Add more water as needed to do so.
- Preheat the waffle maker, with a cooking spray grease the molds. Pour a ladle full of batter into each mold of the waffle maker. Ensure it spreads evenly and all over. Chef Tip - Cook as per the maker's instructions. Once it gets the desired brown color, take them carefully. It could take 4-5 minutes.
Serving suggestions 🍽
Top these delicious waffles with grated cheese, chopped green onions, and bell peppers for extra flavor. You can also top it with regular or dairy-free cheese.
Then you can serve these instant mashed potato waffles with some Sriracha, vegan mayo, sour cream, ketchup, hot chili oil, applesauce, pesto, salsa, or chutney on the side.
Serve these waffles with a side of fruit salad, avocado, guacamole, Cucumber Salad, soup, or a bowl of yogurt sauce (plain yogurt, dried garlic, cumin powder, and salt).
You can make and serve these easy vegan waffles for breakfast, as a snack, or as the main course. They are so tasty and filling, that you love them any time of the day!
Top recipe tips 💭
Feel free to add more veggies to the batter like grated zucchini, carrots, onions, bell peppers, etc to make this savory vegan snack more healthy.
If your butter is salted and even your hummus has salt, add salt to the batter accordingly. Instead of water, you can also use buttermilk or chaas.
You can also add baking powder to the batter to make it more soft and fluffy. If you do add it, allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes.
Instead of using cheese as a topping, you can also mix it into the batter. Use sharp cheddar cheese (if not vegan) or any vegan shredded cheese.
Recipe FAQs 📖
Choose the right kind of potato for this savory waffle recipe. Potatoes with more starch like Russets or Yukon golds will work here.
Instead of potatoes, you can also use sweet potatoes. You can either mash it with a masher or grate it. Leftover mashed potatoes or frozen hashbrowns can also be used.
Instead of all-purpose flour, you can use any other flour like tapioca flour, whole wheat flour, or chickpea flour. Adding rice flour is key here.
It gives these waffles a crispy texture. You can also use the store-bought waffle mix to make this recipe.
If the batter is very thick, add water gradually till the desired pouring consistency is reached. If it is too thin, gradually add flour till it thickens.
Remember, every waffle maker is different and cooking times will vary. Preheat as per manual instructions.
Spray the waffle iron with a little cooking spray if needed, to prevent the waffles from sticking and creating a mess.
Once you pour the batter and close it, avoid lifting the lid of the waffle iron too early. Once you see that the waffles have turned golden brown, take them out.
This recipe calls for a waffle maker. If you don't have one, you can use this batter to make regular savory pancakes.
The batter can be made ahead of time. It stays good for a week in the fridge. You can also freeze this waffle mix if needed.
Thaw it overnight in the fridge and then use the batter to make savory waffles. Leftover cooked waffles can also be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days or frozen.
Reheat in the microwave or in a toaster and enjoy. The potato waffles will not be as crisp but will taste good. It's best to make these waffles fresh.
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Recipe 📖
Potato Hummus Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
to make the waffle batter
- 2 boiled potatoes
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup rice flour
- 2 tablespoon melted vegan butter
- 3 tablespoon hummus
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 2 cups water
- Salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a bowl, add boiled potatoes and mash them with a fork. Alternatively, you can even grate them.
- Then add any vegan herb butter, crushed black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Next, add the hummus.
- Then add Italian seasonings and cilantro.
- Now add the all-purpose flour and rice flour to the bowl.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onions to the bowl.
- Followed by water or vegan buttermilk. Add salt at this point. Mix all these together and make a thick batter. Add more water as needed to do so.
- Preheat the waffle maker, with a cooking spray grease the molds. Pour a ladle full of batter into each mold of the waffle maker. Ensure it spreads evenly and all over.
- Cook as per the maker's instructions. Once it gets the desired brown color, take them carefully. It could take 4-5 minutes.
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Kim says
Thank you♥️♥️♥️
Priya says
🙂 Welcome.
Vidya says
Followed the recipe (except for using regular buttermilk & besan). They turned out super soft in the waffle maker and could not remove them. What did I do wrong? Ended up making pancakes; tasted great, was a hit with the kids too 🙂
Priya says
Yes, you can use the batter to make pancakes as well. But did you add any other flour if not besan? If you skip buttermilk and added water instead, that should not have made much difference. But without besan, there would be no binding.
Vidya says
I only added besan & rice flour. Would have loved to have crispy waffles.
Priya says
Normally if you add rice flour, they turn out crispy. I have made this many times with no issues. Some things I can think of are - ensure the waffle maker is hot when you add the batter. That starts the cooking process immediately. Also, try adding milk/buttermilk along with water to make the batter. Hopefully, that should work.
Noopur says
If using baking powder how much should I use thanks
Priya says
You can add a teaspoon. Add it just before you are ready to make the waffles.
Danielle says
Fantastic waffles for this time of the year. Not only they are tasty but they are absolutely healthy, too. Can't wait for the next breakfast now!
Priya says
Absolutely! I can have savory waffles at any time. Do give it a try and let me know how it turned out for you.
Deanne says
What a fun twist on waffles!!! I love all the variation ideas, too!
Priya says
Thank you. Glad you liked them.
Rebecca says
I NEED these in my life! love this unique take on waffles
Jordin says
Oh wow these look and sound just so amazing! I cant wait to give these a try with the family, I know they are going to love them!
Priya says
Glad you liked it. Yes, do try them out..they are delicious!
Dannii says
What a unique waffle recipes. I love anything with hummus.
Priya says
I know right! They taste amazing..worth a try. Thank you.
Sandi says
What an amazing idea for savory waffles!
Tara says
Such a beautiful breakfast! Those waffles look absolutely incredible. Never thought to add hummus. Yum!
Everyday Sarah Jane says
The addition of mashed potatoes and hummus must make these waffles taste OUT OF THIS WORLD!
Garlic + Zest says
I love savory waffles and this is definitely a unique combination! Your photos are gorgeous!
Priya says
Thank you.
Jenni says
This is such an interesting take on a savory waffle. Beautiful pictures too!
Priya says
Thank you 🙂
Puja says
Hi. This sounds really delicious. I don’t have a waffle maker. Can we make it in anything else?
Priya says
you can make pancakes instead! Thanks. 🙂