Grease the maker before you pour the batter the first time.
Yes, the waffle iron is nonstick, but you still should hit those plates with either cooking spray, or brush on some neutral oil. I don't recommend butter since it can actually make the waffles stick.
Should I spray my waffle maker with oil?
If your waffle iron or pan has a nonstick surface, you should not use cooking spray. Cooking spray builds up on nonstick surfaces and eventually becomes tacky–rendering the non-stick coating useless. Brush oil lightly over the surface of your pan instead: if the spray build-up hasn't ruined the pan, this should work.
How do you keep waffles from sticking to the waffle maker?
How to Keep Waffles from Sticking To Waffle Iron
- Ensure Your Batter is Thick. You want a batter that is thick and not too runny. ...
- Avoid Cooking Sprays. ...
- Double Check The Heat Of Your Waffle Iron. ...
- Leave Your Waffles To Cook Properly. ...
- Let Your Waffle Maker Cool Down Properly.
