Is It Safe To Use The Family's Waffle Machine?

[vegiac980]

Okay, im having a really bad sudden craving for waffles. I have a mix and everything, but the only waffle maker i have is my family's non gluten free one. Is it safe to use if I REALLY wipe it down? Would it be okay to use tinfoil on that machine?

And if not, what should I do / use

Thanks so much

[kareng]

Walmart has waffle makers for $22-30. You might be able to drizzle the batter on a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet and bake? or cook on the stove in a frying pan? Most people like Van's frozen waffles, too.

[StephanieGF]

I would say no. Those non-stick surfaces are porous and I think it would be too risky. I can not picture how foil would give you a very waffle like product either? I agree with the other poster to buy one a dedicated gluten-free one for yourself if you really love waffles or if it is just a temporary craving, try the frozen ones.

[Skylark]

I would use one that has the plates that come out and can be cleaned well, but I'm not crazy sensitive.

[tarnalberry]

I am in the camp that votes "it's not worth the risk when you can get a waffle maker for $20". If you can't get to the store, make pancakes for now, instead, and then go to the store.

[JCastro]

I made this mistake early on. I am really sensitive so maybe you would be ok but I wasn't. :-( I would just buy a special wafflemaker.

[Roda]

I gave my old one away and my mom bought me a new one last Christmas. I wouldn't chance it.

[vegiac980]

Thanks a lot guys. I will definitely take your suggestions and buy a new one. Im glad because my family has a waffle sunday tradition, and i had been missing out

[luvs2eat]

I got a neat 2-waffle belgian maker at WalMart for like $14... I make extra waffles and freeze 'em so I can heat 'em up in the toaster. YUM

[Tina B]

I would use one that has the plates that come out and can be cleaned well, but I'm not crazy sensitive.

Same here.