Plug in your waffle iron to get hot while you prepare you waffle batter.
To a large mixing bowl, add your flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine, ensuring there are no lumps.
1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, tightly packed, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
Add the oil, egg, vanilla extract, and water and whisk until smooth and transfer the batter to a measuring cup or other cup with a spout for easy pouring (optional)
1 large egg, ¼ cup oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup water
Spray the waffle iron to avoid sticking. Pour the batter into the waffle iron, filling it about 3/4 of the way.
cooking spray for waffle iron
Cook waffle according to instructions on your waffle iron until the exterior is golden brown. Repeat until batter is used up. Enjoy hot with maple syrup!