ramyaramesh3007Make these easy samosas in an air fryer – crunchy filo pockets of spicy potato goodness paired with a mint-coriander chutney.
Samosas are deliciously and very much universally loved by everyone – these buttery, crispy South Asian pastries stuffed with a spicy potato vegetable filling cannot go wrong.
However, it can be a challenge to make them at home so Verna and I have come up with a quick and easy version you can make in an AIR FRYER! It’s so simple, crunchy and very delicious.
This recipe is no where near the traditional version but it’s a quicker version while also being equally delicious with a different texture – these samosas are made with filo pastry that makes the outer layer crispy, flaky and super duper crunchy!
Ingredients You Need
- filo pastry – these work easily and are great to make these triangle shaped samosas. Alternatively, you could also use frozen parathas.
- potatoes – you can use any type of potatoes for this recipe.
- whole spices – cumin, fennel seeds
- aromatics – shallot, ginger, green chili
- herbs – coriander, mint
- ground spices – garam masala, chili powder, ground cumin, turmeric, pinch of hing
- for an extra tang – lemon juice
You can find the full step-by-step recipe here.
Air Fried Samosas
Ingredients
- 1 pack filo pastry
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 3-4 medium potatoes
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 large shallot finely chopped
- 1 green chili finely chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- coriander finely chopped
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Pinch hing
Mint-Coriander Chutney
- 1 cup mint leaves
- 1/2 cup coriander leaves
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 green chili
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 garlic clove
- squeeze lemon
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash and peel potatoes. Dice them and microwave on high for 6 minutes in 2 minute intervals. Cover the lid while microwaving.
- Alternatively you can boil them in water for about 10-12 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add cumin and fennel seeds. Add chopped shallots and saute for a few minutes.
- Add grated ginger, green chili and coriander. Saute for a few minutes.
- Add turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
- Add back the microwaved potatoes and stir them well – mashing them along the way. Add some water to cook the potatoes further if they are not fully cooked.
- Finally, toss in green peas, and salt. Mix thoroughly and cook for a few minutes. Let the filling cool.
- Fold the pastry sheet inward and ensure the width is around 3-4 inches. Slice them horizontally accordingly.
- Fold the pastry into triangles (as demonstrated in the video above). Tuck in the ends or seal them with a 1:2 ratio of corn starch-water mixture.
- Brush them generously with oil and place into the airfryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes at 180C, turning them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- To make the chutney, simple blend the ingredients in a food processor until you get a smooth paste.
- Serve the air-fried samosas hot with mint chutney.
What temperature to air fry?
180C!