My Crispy Fluffy Pancakes are a breakfast dream—golden edges, pillowy centers, and just the right amount of sweetness. Made with simple pantry staples, these pancakes strike the perfect balance between light and rich, with a buttery vanilla flavor and satisfying crisp on the outside. They're quick enough for a weekday morning, but delicious enough to make any weekend brunch feel extra special.
Serve them stacked high with maple syrup, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit or keep it simple with a pat of butter. Ditch the box mix, whether you're feeding the family or treating yourself, a homemade stack of pancakes is always a hit.
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- Why You Will Love This Fluffy Crispy Pancakes
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make Crispy Fluffy Pancakes
- More Recipes You Will Love
- How to Store Fluffy Crispy Pancakes
- What to Serve with Crispy Fluffy Pancakes
- Top Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions About Fluffy Crispy Pancakes
- More Recipes You Will Love
- Crispy Fluffy Pancakes Recipe
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Why You Will Love This Fluffy Crispy Pancakes
- Simple Ingredients: Everything you need is likely already in your kitchen.
- Thick and Fluffy: Thin pancakes are out! Thick, soft and tender on the inside with crispy edges, these are the more perfect pancakes.
- Quick and Easy: No fancy tools, no long rest time, just mix and cook.
- Customizable: Add chopped strawberries, fresh blueberries, chocolate chips, or a swirl of peanut butter for an extra fun twist.
- Small Batch Friendly: Easy to double or halve depending on how many you're serving.
- Better than Box Mix: This recipe is lightly sweet, perfectly fluffy and delicious.
- Perfect for Quick Mornings: Just pop them in the toast to warm up and go!
Ingredients
A short trip to the grocery store and you will be ready to make a stack of pancakes in no time!
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- All-Purpose Flour: Any flour preference will work for this recipe.
- Granulated Sugar: Used to add a light sweetness.
- Baking Powder: Helps create the bubbles that keep these pancakes thick.
- Sea Salt: Enhances all the flavors.
- Whole Milk: Lightly thins the batter while adding moisture.
- Egg: Keeps the ingredients all together and adds structure.
- Unsalted Butter: Adds additional moisture, flavor and texture.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Adds a subtle hint of vanilla.
- Coconut Oil/Vegetable Oil: High smoke point oils perfect for cooking on the stovetop.
For this easy recipe, you'll want to have on hand a large bowl, medium bowl, measuring cups and spoons, whisk, and a large skillet.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are some helpful ideas for you to change these crispy pancakes.
- Dairy-Free: Use almond milk or oat milk and swap the butter for coconut oil or a dairy-free alternative.
- Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes: Use a buttermilk substitute for whole milk instead for crispy buttermilk pancakes.
- Add-Ins: Mix in blueberries, chopped strawberries, mini chocolate chips, or mashed banana to change up the flavor.
- Flavored Extracts: Try almond or coconut extract in place of vanilla for a twist.
- Flour Swaps: Sub the flour with whole wheat for a nuttier flavor.
- Maple Butter Topping: Mix softened butter with a bit of maple syrup for a sweet topping.
- Color it Up: Add a few drops of food-safe color for a festive party or celebration.
How to Make Crispy Fluffy Pancakes
Check out how quick and easy it was to make the best fluffy pancakes in just a few simple steps.
In a large mixing bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and sea salt. Set aside.
In a medium bowl whisk whole milk and egg, then add melted butter and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and combine with a spatula (note: the batter will be thick).
Heat large skillet on medium low heat, then add about 1 teaspoon coconut. Once melted add a ¼ measuring cup of batter and cook pancakes until bubbles at the edges of the pancake have popped. Flip, then cook the pancake for about another 20 seconds, or longer for crispier edges.
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
Store a single layer of cooked pancakes in a warm oven on a wire rack or on a rimmed baking sheet.
Hint: Mix only until combined. A few lumps in the batter are perfectly normal and help keep these pancakes thick and fluffy.
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How to Store Fluffy Crispy Pancakes
Store these leftover pancakes to enjoy later.
- Refrigerator: Once cooled, place in an airtight container with parchment paper between each pancake for 4-5 days.
- Freezer: Wrap each pancake tightly in plastic wrap, then in a freezer safe container or bag and they can last up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Place in a toaster for 2-3 minutes or until warm.
What to Serve with Crispy Fluffy Pancakes
You can serve a batch of pancakes on their own or pair them with other breakfast items. Here are some ideas to a big brunch or a solo breakfast.
- Cold Beverages: Try an iced vanilla latte or our iced apple crisp macchiato.
- Hot Beverages: We have a lot of hot beverages to serve with these simple pancakes. Our caramel mocha, slow cooker hot chocolate, pink hot chocolate, spiked hot apple cider, espresso Irish coffee, Irish coffee with Baileys, or a Baileys hot chocolate.
- Savory Brunch Dishes: Our spinach ham quiche Lorraine, spinach and bacon quiche, or a baked egg casserole are great options for a brunch gathering. For a protein-packed side, you can never go wrong with a combination of sweet pancakes with savory bacon-wrapped sausage.
- Sweet Brunch Dishes: Pair these pancakes with our eggnog French toast bake if you have a sweet tooth.
- Brunch Drinks: If you like a fruity flavor, try serving up our blackberry champagne cocktail or our crockpot spiked apple cider. You can also serve with our apple cider mimosa for a delicious seasonal flavor. For a fun and memorable addition, our breakfast shot adds a little citrus and salty twist!
- Breakfast Classics: Some great items to serve alongside our pancakes are our gluten free buttermilk waffles, blueberry buttermilk pancakes, strawberry scones, blueberry scones, strawberry rhubarb bread, strawberry milkshake with coconut milk and strawberry rhubarb muffins.
Top Tips
Here are some of our tips to help you make the best pancakes from this easy recipe.
- Medium-Low Heat is Key: Too hot and the outsides will burn before the centers cook.
- Use Coconut Oil: It gives a lightly crisp finish without overwhelming the flavor.
- Let the Batter Rest: A few minutes while the pan heats up to help the flour hydrate.
- Flip Once: Wait for bubbles to pop near the center before flipping to avoid deflating them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fluffy Crispy Pancakes
Do you have questions about making crispy fluffy pancakes?
Yes, you can sub in a 1:1 gluten-free blend or whole wheat flour, though texture may vary slightly.
It's best fresh, but you can mix dry ingredients in advance to save time.
A non-stick skillet or cast iron pan works best for even browning.
Yes! Let them cool completely, then freeze between layers of parchment paper. Reheat in the toaster, oven, or air fryer—this helps maintain their crisp texture!
Use a ¼ cup measuring scoop and gently spread into shape right after adding to the pan to make each pancake a uniform size.
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Crispy Fluffy Pancakes Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Whisk
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 156 grams all-purpose flour about 1 ¼ cups
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 egg large
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- coconut oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and sea salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk milk and egg, then add melted butter and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Add wet ingredients to flour mixture and combine with a spatula (note: the batter will be thick).
- Heat frying pan on medium low heat, then add about 1 teaspoon coconut. Once melted add ¼ cup of batter and cook until bubbles near the center start to pop, flip then cook for about another 30 seconds.
- Repeat adding more oil as needed.
Notes
- Mix only until combined. A few lumps in the batter are perfectly normal and help keep these pancakes thick and fluffy.
- Make sure to keep adjusting your heat as needed, too hot and the outsides will burn before the centers cook.
- Coconut oil gives a lightly crisp finish without overwhelming the flavor.
- Allow the batter to rest for a few minutes while the pan heats up to help the flour hydrate.
- Wait for bubbles to pop near the center before flipping to avoid deflating them.
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Risa says
These are the perfect pancakes, so fluffy and delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Eva Filer says
So happy you enjoyed them!
Risa says
The perfect pancakes, so fluffy and delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Eva Filer says
They are my kiddos favorite. Enjoy them.
Karin says
My son and I made these this morning and they were a big hit for breakfast. Everyone loved them. Thanks for sharing. This pancake recipe made it into our rotation. Another great recipe. THANK YOU!!!
Eva Filer says
Yay- we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed them. They are my kiddos fav. We pop them into the toaster to warm up leftovers too.
Jo says
These pancakes are delicious very moist and fluffy.
Eva Filer says
So glad you like them!
Eva Filer says
We absolutely love making these pancakes. They are so fluffy with crisp edges - just perfect. Easiest pancakes I have ever made.
Abi says
Our weekends are incomplete without pancakes, can't wait to follow your tips for the crispy pancakes!
Eva Filer says
I agree with you-I just made them again today. Happy cooking.