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Varenyky, and where to source it

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Roll the dough only as thin as you can still pinch shut, and keep the finished varenyky under a cloth — a dried-out rim will not seal and unseals in the water.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep50 min
Cook12 min
Makesabout 36
CuisineUkrainian
Cost$$
Vegetarian
Contains  dairy · eggs · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 36 servings
all-purpose flour
for the dough
3 cups
Local / market
kefir or buttermilk
for the dough
1 cup
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egg
for the dough
1
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starchy potatoes
boiled and mashed
1.5 lb
Local / market
yellow onion
diced
3
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butter
for the onions
4 tbsp
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salt and pepper
to season
to taste
Local / market
sour cream
to serve
to taste
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerOne-pot
The Method
  1. Mix doughCombine flour, kefir, egg, and salt into a soft dough and rest 20 minutes covered.
  2. Make fillingFry one diced onion in butter, fold into the mashed potato, and season well.
  3. FillRoll dough thin, cut rounds, add filling, and pinch tightly into half-moons.
  4. BoilSimmer in salted water until they float plus 2 minutes, then drain.
  5. TopFry the remaining onion golden and spoon over the varenyky with sour cream.
The Toolkit

rolling pin · round cutter · wide pot

Straight Answers
Can you make Varenyky in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Varenyky? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Varenyky ahead of time? — Prep ahead

Best fried to order — the crunch fades if it sits. Do the breading or shaping ahead and cook it fresh when you serve.

Is Varenyky gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Varenyky vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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