Want to make the infamous Hong Kong bubble waffles at home? In this post I share the best bubble waffle maker for home cooks and a few recipes to get you started.
What are bubble waffles?
- Bubble waffles are a very popular and fun to eat street food found in places like Hong Kong, Korean towns, and now spreading around the world.
- They are basically an inverse of a traditional waffle. Instead of the waffle groves going in, they pop out like bubbles!
Homemade bubble waffles
You can make this fun street food sensation at home! You just have to have a bubble waffle maker. It’s like a regular waffle iron but makes these fun bubble shaped waffles. Imagine your kids faces when they see waffles that look like bubbles!
A fun way people are serving bubble waffles is to fold them into a cone shape then layer ice cream and toppings on top. Like a waffle cone but a bubble waffle cone!
Best Bubble Waffle Maker in 2026
The best bubble waffle maker this year is the MasterChef brand Bubble Waffle Maker.
About this item
- Bubble Waffler- Creates bubble shaped waffles in under 5 minutes
- Hong Kong Egg Waffle- Easy-lock closing mechanism
- Features a power indicator light
- Features nonstick-coated cooking plates to ensure effortless food release and fast cleanup
- Made with the same great quality you expect from MasterChef
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Mini bubble waffle maker
You can also get a cheaper version, a mini one, for about $25! It makes smaller ones which are so cute.
About this item
- Bubble Fun Mini Waffle Maker – Make breakfast magical and fun with this adorable waffler iron!
- Make 1 Hong Kong Egg style waffle or pancake in just minutes. Recipes and instructions are included
- Tiny waffler stands upright for storage and has a nonstick coating for simple and easy cleanup
- Bubble waffles or pan cakes are great for decorating or for using as an ice cream cone
- A must have to bring fun to the kitchen! This electric, nonstick waffler iron is great for birthdays, parties, holidays or any special occasion
Commercial bubble waffle maker
Want to make this a business? Or make a lot of these for a party? Get yourself a commercial bubble waffle maker.
About this item
- 180° Rotatable Baking Plates: Fueled by the 1400W high power and equipped with parallel heating pans, our bubble waffle machine features rapid and uniform heating during the baking process. It can produce a piece of hexagonal egg bubble waffle (11.8″x7.9″ / 30×20 cm) within 5 minutes, offering you the eye-pleasing & delicious snacks. It is recommended that rotate the dual plates when cooking; thus, the waffle can be evenly colored and perfectly shaped.
- Precise Control of Temp & Time: With the two knobs on the base, you can effortlessly control the heating temperature and baking time. The temperature ranges from 122℉/50℃ to 482℉/250℃, and the timer can be set within 5 minutes. The indicator light will show you our waffle machine’s working status.
- Heavy-Duty Material & Construction: Our egg waffle maker comprises a stainless steel body and double cast aluminum baking pans, ensuring long-time use and easy to clean. With the cast aluminum pans, whose high thermal conductivity spreads heat rapidly and uniformly, an evenly colored egg waffle will be done in minutes. The Teflon coating is rust & corrosion-proof, bringing you a non-stick baking experience.
- Keenly-Designed Product Details: Thoughtful details are integrated for offering you an excellent baking experience. Double wood handles are ergonomically designed, scald-proof and labor-saving. And the non-skid rubber feet can stabilize our machine without leaving scratches on the tabletop.
- Perfect for Various Uses & Places: With a compact size of 14.6″x8.5″x28″ / 37.1×21.6×71.1 cm, our Hong Kong egg puff maker is capable of baking the golden-brown egg puff cake. You can decorate it with fruits or ice creams, and add extra flavors by sprinkling syrup, butter, whipped cream, powdered sugar, etc. It perfectly fits an open kitchen of various places, including but not limited to bakeries, cafés, cold drink shops, fast-food chains, canteens, and restaurants.
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How to make bubble waffles at home
Here’s a quick tutorial for how to make these fun waffles at home with the MasterChef Bubble Waffle Maker:
Bubble waffle recipes
Here’s some of the recipes I’ve found around the internet for making bubble waffles at home with a bubble waffle machine:
Vegan Bubble Waffle Recipes
One blogger says her secret to the best bubble waffle recipe is to use water. This is a vegan egg-free recipe! Read this recipe here.
Another blogger shares her vegan recipe using aquafaba instead of eggs here.
Bake with Shivesh shares his eggless bubble waffle recipe here.
Egg Bubble Waffles
In the Kitchen With Matt (video above) shares his recipe for bubble waffles on his blog here.
Taiwanese Bubble Waffles
Angel Wong shares her recipe for a Taiwainese version of this tasty treat here.
Egg Yolk Bubble Waffles
The Nordic Ware YouTube channel shares their recipe for making these with their brand of maker. Here’s the video:
Hong Kong Style Bubble Waffles
Amy Tong shares her recipe for the Hong Kong style of this type of dish here.
Bubble Waffle toppings
Here’s a fun compilation video of different bubble waffle toppings:
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