Samosa in Air Fryer Recipe
(Updated in Mar 2023)
Samosa in Air Fryer Recipe: As a food lover and a homemaker, I always look for recipes that are delicious, healthy and easy to make. And my recent discovery, Samosa in Air Fryer ticks all the boxes! The crispy exterior and soft interior, combined with the perfectly spiced filling, creates an explosion of flavors in your mouth. The aroma of freshly fried samosas wafts through the kitchen, filling the house with its delightful fragrance. And the best part? You can enjoy all this without any guilt as it’s cooked in an air fryer, which makes it a healthier version compared to traditional deep-fried samosas.
What is Samosa in Air Fryer?
Samosa in Air Fryer is a popular Indian snack that is made using a combination of flour, spices, and a filling of your choice. It’s a triangle-shaped pastry that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The traditional recipe calls for deep-frying the samosas, but in this recipe, we use an air fryer, which circulates hot air to cook the samosas, resulting in a crispy exterior and a soft interior. This method not only reduces the amount of oil used in cooking but also makes it a healthier option compared to the traditional deep-fried version.
Variations of Samosa in Air Fryer
- Vegetable Samosa – filled with a mixture of boiled vegetables like potatoes, peas, and carrots, spiced with various Indian spices.
- Meat Samosa – filled with minced meat, cooked with spices, and herbs to make a savory filling.
- Paneer Samosa – filled with crumbled paneer and spices, making a tasty vegetarian option.
- Sweet Samosa – filled with a sweet filling made from dates, nuts, and jaggery, making a dessert-like variation.
Nutrition – Samosa in Air Fryer
Samosas, regardless of the filling, are generally high in carbohydrates and fats, making them a calorie-dense snack. However, making Samosas in an air fryer significantly reduces the amount of oil used in cooking, making them a healthier option compared to traditional deep-fried samosas. Additionally, the filling can be made healthier by using vegetables or low-fat paneer instead of meat.
Step by Step Samosa in Air Fryer Recipe
Samosa in Air Fryer Recipe
Ingredients
For Dough
- 1 cup all purpose flour / maida
- 1 tsp Carom seeds / ajwain
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
For Stuffing
- 1 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
- 1 tsp Cumin (Jeera)
- ½ tsp Fennel (Saunf)
- ¼ tsp mustard seeds / rai
- pinch Asafoetida / hing
- Salt
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- pinch Garam Masala
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 4-5 Potatoes
- ½ cup Green peas
- pinch black pepper powder
For Airfrying
- Oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Assemble all ingredients to avoid last minute rush.
- Boil, peel and slightly mash potatoes.
- Grate ginger in a bowl.
For Samosa Dough
- Take all purpose flour/maida, carom seeds/ajwain, salt and clarified butter/ghee in a Mixing Bowl. Alternatively, you can also use any vegetable oil but I recommend to use ghee for better texture and flakiness.
- Mix everything well with your hands so that all ingredients get well incorporated. Do not rush this step, as this is an important step to get flaky and crisp samosas. The mixture should look like crumbs and forms a shape when you press some flour in your palms.
- Using little by little room temperature water (not warm or hot) to knead tight and stiff dough. Be careful while adding water, we need tight dough and not smooth dough.
- Let the dough rest for atleast half an hour (30 mins). This resting period is also important to get gluten formed in the dough. You can use muslin cloth or wet paper towel to cover the dough. I have used muslin cloth here. If using kitchen paper towel, simply wet it and squeeze all water, then cover the dough.
- While dough is resting, let’s proceed to samosa stuffing.
Cooking
Samosa Stuffing
- Heat ghee in a Pan or Kadai Over Medium Flame. I have used clarified butter or ghee here as well, as I like Samosa stuffing made with pure ghee to get the aroma. You could use any vegetable oil here, if not using ghee.
- Now, add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, black mustard seeds, and pinch of asafoetida/hing in the Pan.
- Splutter the spices for few seconds.
- Then, add salt, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, pinch of garam masala and grated ginger in the spices. Saute for 1-2 minutes till all spices mixed and get fragnant.
- Now, time to add boiled and mashed potatoes in the Pan, mix with the spices.
- Add peas in the Pan. If using fresh peas, boil them before adding in the Pan.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes so that potatoes and peas soak all masala.
- Add pinch of black pepper powder at the end.
- Let this stuffing cooled down before proceeding to fill in the Samosas. Stuffing should be atleast at room temperature, if not cold.
Filling Stuffing In Samosa
- Quickly knead the dough again after it rested. Make 3 big equal size balls and roll each to a circular oval shape. Keep other dough balls covered otherwise they will dry out.
- Cut the circle into half from centre using a knife and apply water at edges.
- Now, bring the two edges together and press gently to make a cone.
- Then, fill the samosa cone with 1 – 2 tbsp prepared stuffing. Do not overdo the filling.
- Next, seal the edges of the cone to make a proper samosa. Make sure all edges are secured properly. The last step of sealing the samosa is important to get the firm standing shape (See the photo).
- Make all Samosas in the same way.
Air Frying Samosas
- Brush little oil on samosas and place in an Air Fryer.
- Fry the samosas at 180°C for 20 mins. Alternately, you can deep fry them in oil at medium to low flame. After 10 minutes, check the samosas and brush again some oil. This is an optional step, but I like to recommend it to get crisp samosas.
- Samosas are fried perfectly. Air frying time might depend on the brand of air fryer. Some might take 15-18 minutes. So, it’s advisable to check after 15-16 minutes to avoid over baking of samosas.
- Serve hot with your favorite chutney or sauce. Enjoy!
Equipment Used for This Recipe
- Oil Brush / Greasing Brush
Step by Step Video of Recipe
Notes & Tips
- Can also use whole wheat flour or 1:1 ratio of wheat flour and all purpose flour.
- Use any vegetable oil in place of clarified butter, however clarified butter gives flaky and crisp texture to Samosa.
- Adjust salt and spices as per your taste preference. In place of red chili powder, could use chopped green chilies.
- Can also add dry fruits like almonds, cashews and raisins to give market style flavor.
- Important to let the dough rest atleast for 20 mins, so that gluten can form.
- Best samosas are those which can stand firm, so make sure to follow the sealing method.
- Air-fryer Settings: Preheat air fryer at 180 degrees °C for 10 minutes. Brush samosa with oil and air fry at 180 degrees °C till the crust is golden.
- Amchur / Dry mango powder: If unavailable, feel free to replace dry mango powder with a substitute. For example 1 tsp lemon juice
- Green peas: Ok to not add, if unavailable.
- Hing/Asafoetida: You can skip this, if unavailable.
- All-purpose flour: You can use whole wheat flour. The taste might vary a little
- Fry samosa on a low to medium-low heat. Make sure that the oil is low to medium heat. Otherwise you might end up having air-pockets on the crust or undercooked crust.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
FAQs – Samosa in Air Fryer Recipe
What is the best way to make samosas in an air fryer? The best way to make samosas in an air fryer is to make sure that they are properly coated with oil and arranged in a single layer in the basket. This ensures that they cook evenly and become crispy and golden brown. To avoid over-crowding the air fryer, it is best to work in batches, cooking the samosas for about 15-18 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Can I make samosas in the air fryer without using oil? Yes, you can make samosas in the air fryer without using oil. To do this, you can use a cooking spray or brush the samosas with a little bit of oil or melted ghee. However, for the crispiest and most flavorful result, it is best to use a small amount of oil when cooking the samosas in the air fryer.
What are the variations of samosas in air fryer? There are several variations of samosas that can be made in the air fryer. Some popular variations include cheese samosas, spicy samosas, and sweet samosas. Each variation can be made by adding different ingredients to the filling, such as cheese, spices, or sweeteners.
Can I make samosas in air fryer from scratch? Yes, you can make samosas in air fryer from scratch. To do this, you will need to make the dough and the filling, and then assemble and cook the samosas in the air fryer. This is a great option for those who want to control the ingredients used in the recipe and make the samosas to their personal taste preferences.
What kind of dipping sauce goes well with samosas in air fryer? Samosas in air fryer go well with a variety of dipping sauces, such as chutneys, ketchup, or sweet and sour sauce. The type of dipping sauce that you choose will depend on your personal taste preferences and the flavors in the samosas.
How do I store leftover samosas in air fryer? To store leftover samosas in air fryer, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to 3-4 days and can be re-heated in the air fryer or in the oven. For the best results, it is best to reheat them until they are crispy and hot, so that they taste as good as they did when they were first made.
How many calories are in a samosa in air fryer? The number of calories in a samosa in air fryer will vary depending on the ingredients used and the size of the samosa. On average, a single samosa can contain anywhere from 150-200 calories, with a higher calorie count for larger samosas or those that are deep-fried instead of air-fried.
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