How To Make Samosas In An Air Fryer?

Samosa is indeed one of the favourite snacks of Indians. Stuffed with mashed potatoes, this humble street snack has had its roots in the Middle East region since the tenth century. Paired with a sweet tamarind and spicy mint chutney, this crispy and savoury classic has been ruling our hearts since childhood. Also now, samosas come in a variety of flavours, ranging from sweet to stuffed with minced meat.

Also Read: Tracing The Origins Of India’s Favourite Snack, Samosa

However, often we avoid eating samosas as they are considered unhealthy due to the high quantity of oil they soak up while deep frying. But why should you resist your cravings when you can make a healthier version of samosas in your own kitchen? Yes, you read it right—using an air fryer, you can cook oil-free samosas at home. The rapid circulation of hot air in the air fryer makes the dish crispy without having to deep-fry it in oil.

Here is an easy recipe to make crispy and delicious air-fried samosas at home:

Ingredients 

For The Outer Shell

• 1 cup maida
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ajwain
• 2 tbsp. ghee

For The Filling

• 3 potatoes, boiled
• 1 cup peas, boiled

Spices 

• 1 tbsp. chilli powder
• 1 tbsp. coriander powder
• 1 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 tsp. chilli powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• 1 tbsp. amchur
• 2 tsp. chilli-ginger paste
• 1 tbsp. oil
• Salt to taste

Method 

To Make the Outer Shell Of The Samosa:

• Take maida in a bowl; add salt, ajwain, and ghee. Mix well. Now slowly add 1-2 tablespoons of water and knead a stiff dough; keep aside for 20 minutes.

To Prepare The Filling:

• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and ginger-green chilli paste and cook for a minute.
• Add the peas (if needed, add a little water and cook till the peas are done). Now add in the mashed potatoes along with salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, and amchur.
• Mix well, and cook until the filling mixture is dry. Keep it aside to cool down.

To Assemble The Samosa:

• Divide the shell dough into round balls. Roll them out using a rolling pin. Make them oval in shape. Now cut them into halves. 
• Use water on the straight-cut side to seal the shell in the shape of an open cone. Now add the filling to the cone and leave enough space on top to seal the samosa.
• Add a little water along the lining to seal the samosa. Make all the samosas in this manner and keep them aside for 15 minutes.

To Airfry Samosas:

• Pre-heat the air fryer to 160 °C or 320 °F for 5 minutes. Now brush the samosas with a little oil and place them in the air fryer.
• Air fry at 160 °C for about 8 minutes. Flip them once in the middle of the cooking.
• Now air fry at 200 °C for about another 6–8 minutes, until the samosas look done and golden.
• Serve hot with mint and tamarind chutney or ketchup.