⭐ 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.
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- Latkes (Potato Pancakes)
- German Potato Pancakes
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- Classic Pierogi Recipe

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