Air Fryer Indian Samosas

5 from 4 votes

Air fryer samosas are an absolute family favorite and are to make at home. These crispy dough pockets are stuffed with potatoes and peas and air fried to give them a healthier twist. They make a perfect starter or buffet food for your next party.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Adtl Time1

Total Time1 50

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: keyword

Servings:

Author: Bill Erickson

Equipment

1 Stainless Step Pot
1 Stand Mixer
1 Basting Brush
1 Medium Skillet

Ingredients

For Samosa Dough

2 cups all purpose flour
2 tbsp oil
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp salt

For Samosa Filling

2 potatoes medium to large size, prefer Yukon Gold
2 tbsp vegetable oil divided: 1 tbsp for masala, 1 tbsp for baking or air frying
1 tsp tumeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup frozen peas
1 tsp chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

Start by boiling the potatoes

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil on a high heat. In the meantime, quarter the potatoes. Once the water has boiled, turn down to medium heat, add potatoes and cover with a lid. Cook for 20-25 minutes until fork inserted goes in smoothly and comes out clean.

Prepare samosa dough

Add flour, salt, 1 tablespoon of oil to a mixing bowl and mix using a fork.
Slowly add water and knead slowly into a ball. Add ¼ cup at a time, until the dough falls into a neat ball. If you have a stand mixer, you can dump all the ingredients in the mixing bowl and use the paddle attachment to get it to the right consistency.
Dab the rolled dough with a little bit of oil, and set aside for at least 15-20 minutes so the dough can rest while the potatoes are boiling.
Take the kneaded dough and roll it out into a long cylinder, roughly as long as your two hands side-to-side (~7-8 inches long)
Wet the straight edge with some water and form a cone so that the top is wider and also open for you to stuff the filling. Add ~2 heaped teaspoons of filling per samosa and push it in so it evenly fills out (but only till about ¾ of the cone).

Air fry the samosas

After you’re done folding the first samosa, pre-heat to 425 F. Depending on the size of your air-fryer, you might need to make a couple of batches – take care not to overcrowd the samosas since that will prevent the dough from cooking properly
Place the samosas carefully in the air fryer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, and then flip the sides and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes. Depending on your air fryer, you might need to add a few extra minutes. When it's done, the samosas should be crisp on the outside and a nice golden brown color on both sides.

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Notes

Timing is everything for this recipe. Make sure to start by boiling the potatoes; once they’re in the pot, knead the dough and set aside. Once the potatoes are out, make the filling; and by the time the filling is done, the dough is ready to be shaped. The whole process should take roughly an hour for about 15-16 samosas. Please check the post for more details and step-by-step instructions / pictures for folding samosas (I promise you, you won't regret it!)

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