Air Fryer Samosas
Crispy, golden and packed with flavour – these Air Fryer Samosas are the perfect side dish for your next fakeaway. Made with shop-bought spring roll pastry and a simple spiced potato & pea filling – they’re easier than you think!
Servings: 15 samosas
Calories: 71kcal
Ingredients
- 10 sheets spring roll pastry if using double layers, otherwise 5 sheets
- 500 g approx 3 potatoes peeling and chopped into small cubes
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 85 g (¼ cup) peas
- 1 medium green finger chilli finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium garlic clove finely chair
- salt and pepper to taste
Spices
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoon fresh coriander finely chopped
Cornflour slurry
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Make The Filling
- Peel the potatoes and chop them into small, bite-sized chunks. Boil in a saucepan for around 10 minutes, until soft. Drain and set aside.
- Dice the onion, and finely chop the garlic, ginger, and green chilli.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cumin seeds and stir for a minute or so until they start to sizzle.
- Turn the heat down to medium. Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the chopped garlic, ginger, and chilli. Cook for another minute.
- Stir in the ground coriander, garam masala, and turmeric. Let it cook for about 30 seconds.
- Tip in the cooked potatoes and peas. Stir well and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring regularly so it doesn’t stick. Mash the potatoes a little with the wooden spoon, keeping some whole and some mashed.
- Add the chopped fresh coriander and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble & Cook The Samosas
- To assemble, follow the tutorial in the main post above (there are helpful step-by-step photos!).
- Once assembled, brush each samosa with oil or spray them lightly.
- Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Notes
Can I bake them in the oven instead?
You sure can! Bake them at 200°C/390˚F for around 20 minutes, turning halfway.
Leftovers & Storage
Cooked samosas can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 5-6 minutes to crisp them back up.
Freezing
It's best to freeze the samosas before air frying – lay flat on a tray, then transfer to a bag once solid.
Cook from frozen at 160°C for 16–18 minutes.
You can also freeze them cooked and reheat for the same time, but the pastry may be drier this way.
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
