diff --git a/variables.tf b/variables.tf
index 7f83662..15b4d93 100644
--- a/variables.tf
+++ b/variables.tf
@@ -12,11 +12,13 @@ variable "is_private_zone" {
 
 variable "records" {
   type        = list
+  default     = []
   description = "Objects of records to add to the hosted zone"
 }
 
 variable "alias_records" {
   type        = list
+  default     = []
   description = "Objects of alias records to add to the hosted zone"
 }