Perfectly crunchy and mouthwatering, samosas are the most popular Indian street food known globally. It is dough pockets filled with spicy potatoes and peas, the classic samosa. The best part is that they are easy to make and work as the best appetizers.
However, they can be high in fat, which is why using an air fryer might help. Here is how I like to make samosas in the air fryer.
Samosas In Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Basket Liners
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- ½ tsp Caraway You can ask for ajwain seeds. Though it is optional, I highly recommend it for the flavor.
- 1 tsp Salt
- ¼ cup Canola oil
- ½ cup Water
Here is everything you want for the filling
- 6-8 Small White potatoes
- ½ cup Green peas
- ¼ cup Cashews
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- ½ tsp Red chili powder
- 2 Green chilies Do not add them if you have low spice tolerance
- ½ tsp Garam masala
- ½ tsp Amchur powder
- ¼ tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- ¼ cup Chopped coriander
Instructions
- First, take a big bowl and add flour, salt, and ajwain. Mix them together and add oil, a little bit at a time. Work the flour and oil together as if you are kneading the dough. Continue to knead and you may add a little water so that it stays together (please note to not overdo it).
- Cover it with a towel and let it rest for about an hour.Now, it’s time to make your way with the samosa fillings. There are many types of fillings you can try, but I usually make the classic potato fillings.
- Start off by boiling the potatoes in salted water for at least 20 to 25 minutes until they are tender. You can also prepare them in the pressure cooker for five minutes on low heat to save time.
- Let your potatoes cool. Once they are cool, peel them and mash them, just as you do for mashed potatoes.
- Take a medium-sized saucepan and put it over medium heat. Toast cashews for a few minutes without oil. Once you take the cashews out of the pan, add 1 tbsp of avocado or any neutral oil.
- It is time to add the cumin seeds and ginger to the oil. Stir them for two minutes. Add green chilies along with other spices and stir everything for another minute before you add the peas.
- Cook peas until they are tender (usually it takes a minute or two). Now, add the potatoes and mix everything for at least five to seven minutes to make sure everything is mixed together. Set it aside to cool down before you start filling the samosas.We are almost there, let us arrange everything before putting our samosas in the air fryer.
- Get your dough and divide it into six balls (around 2.4 tbsp of dough should come per ball). Roll them straight into a thin roti and cut them in half in such a way that it makes two semi-circles.
- Now, stick the two halves of the semicircles together in a way that forms an open cone. Fill this opening with your prepared mixture. Finally, use a little water to close the opening once the filling is in.
- Do this with all the twelve semicircles.
- Once they are ready, place them in the air fryer basket. Cook them for about ten to fifteen minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep checking in between whether they are cooked or not. Serve them piping hot with green chutney and enjoy.
Notes
- Do not underestimate the use of oil in the dough. It is the key to get the perfect crisp. It doesn’t matter whether you are deep frying or air frying them.
- The samosa dough should be stiff. Unlike other types of dough used in cooking, it should be firm and not sticky. This is why it is important to let the dough rest for at least half an hour.
- Keep cold water next to you when folding the samosas. It helps the dough stick together and in closing the opening once you have filled the samosas.
- If you are air-frying frozen samosas or serving them after some time, reheat them in an air fryer for about three minutes. It will bring back the crisp.
Nutritional Value of Samosas
Let’s be real. Samosas are not best known for their nutritional value, though cooking them in an air fryer reduces the calorie count significantly. For this serving of twelve samosas, each serving has around 220 kcal.
How to Serve These Air-Fried Samosas?
There are numerous ways you can serve the samosas. I usually like to serve them as appetizers with multiple dipping sauces, including cucumber raita, mint green chutney, or tamarind imli chutney. You can also pair them with pakoras and finger fries.
Have You Tried It?
Finally, who doesn’t like samosas; they are the best appetizer for Indian parties. You can also change the fillings according to your taste. For instance, switching potatoes with chicken, minced meat, or even vegetables, however you like.
