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Polish Potato Pancakes Recipe (Placki Ziemniaczane)

Crispy, golden, and easy to make — a classic Polish comfort dish!

Make authentic Polish Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane) with simple ingredients! Crispy outside, tender inside, and perfect with sour cream or applesauce. Easy, traditional European recipe.


Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes (peeled)
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Oil for frying
  • Optional: Garlic powder, parsley, sour cream, applesauce

🥣 How to Make Polish Potato Pancakes

Step 1 — Prep the Potatoes

Grate the potatoes using the fine side of a grater. Squeeze out excess water using a cloth or sieve.

Step 2 — Add Onion & Mix

Grate the onion and add it to the potatoes. Mix in the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.

Step 3 — Heat the Oil

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.

Step 4 — Fry the Pancakes

Drop spoonfuls of the potato batter into the pan and flatten them slightly.
Fry until golden brown on both sides (about 3–4 minutes per side).

Step 5 — Serve

Serve hot with sour cream, yogurt, or applesauce.


🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • With sour cream (classic Polish style)
  • With applesauce (traditional Eastern European pairing)
  • With smoked salmon
  • With sautéed mushrooms
  • As a side dish for meat dishes

FAQs

1. Can I make potato pancakes ahead of time?

Yes! Fry them and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat in an air fryer or oven.

2. Can I bake Polish potato pancakes?

Yes, but they won’t be as crispy. Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 20–25 minutes.

3. Why are my pancakes soggy?

You need to squeeze out more water from the potatoes before mixing.


🔗 Similar Recipes

  • Latkes (Potato Pancakes)
  • German Potato Pancakes
  • Crispy Hash Browns Recipe
  • Zucchini Fritters Recipe
  • Classic Pierogi Recipe

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