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    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Indian Recipes

    Air fryer Samosa

    Published: May 25, 2015 · Modified: Dec 14, 2022 by Rachna ·

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    Air fryer Samosa is a favourite savory Indian snack which has an outer flaky pastry layer with a spiced potato and veggie filling. It is a favorite accompaniment with evening tea.

    Samosas are traditionally slow deep fried making them brimming with calories. This was one of the reasons I avoided consuming them.

    But making them in my Philips Airfryer is a real lifesaver in terms of Calories. Though I must warn you that this version is crispier than the deep fried one.

    Samosa recipe remains the same if you want to give it a go with traditional deep frying.

    All you'll do in the end is deep fry the samosas to a crisp golden brown in hot oil instead of air frying.

    You may also like: aloo tikki in air fryer, air fryer banana chips, air fryer namak pare, Kurkuri Bhindi | Crispy Okra in Airfryer.

    samosa recipe airfryer
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    Instructions

    To make outer shell of samosa:

    1. Take 1 bowl maida or refined flour or all-purpose flour. Sieve it with ½ tsp. salt. Add 1 tsp. ajwain or carrom seeds or use dried oregano.
    samosa recipe airfryer

    2. Add 2 tbsp. of melted ghee or clarified butter. You could use vegetable oil for dairy free version.

    3. Now mix all these ingredients together to get a sand like consistency.

    samosa recipe airfryer

    4. Now slowly add 1-2 tbsp. of water at a time and knead a stiff dough while using as little water as possible.

    5. Keep this dough covered with a kitchen cloth and keep aside for 20 minutes.

    To prepare the samosa filling:

    1. Take 1 tbsp. oil in a hot pain.
    2. Add 1 tsp. cumin seeds along with 2 tbsp. of ginger-green chilli paste. Cook for a minute.
    samosa recipe airfryer

    3. Add fresh or frozen peas.

    If needed add a little water and cook till peas are done which takes about 4 minutes.

    how to make samosa

    4. Now add in the mashed or chopped potatoes.

    Add salt, cayenne or red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and amchur or dried mango powder.

    Mix well and cook till the filling mixture is dry.

    how to make samosa

    5. Keep aside to cool down.

    how to make samosa

    To assemble the samosa:

    1. The shell is made by rolling out a ball of dough and then cutting it into half.
    samosa airfryer

    2. Seal the straight end of the half oval by using water to form a conical pocket.

    3. Add filling into the conical pocket leaving place in the end to seal.

    4. Seal by applying water and shut it tight. Your samosa with filling is ready.

    Make all samosas in this manner.

    To Airfry samosas:

    1. Pre-heat the airfryer at 160 C or 320 F for 5 minutes.

    2. Now brush samosas with oil and place them in the Airfry.

    3. Airfry at 160 C or 320 F for about 8 minutes.

    4. Flip once midway for even cooking.

    4. Now Air fry at 200 C or 390 F for about another 6-8 minutes till the samosas look done and golden.

    5. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

    Your airfried samosa is ready to serve. It is super flaky and delicious.

    To Deep fry samosa

    1. Take oil in a pan and heat the oil on a low flame.

    2. Now slowly slide the samosas in making sure not to crowd the pan.

    3. Cook on low flame for about 6-8 minutes. This ensures that the samosas stay flaky and do not develop air bubbles.

    4. Now increase the temperature to medium temperature. Fry further for about 6 minutes till the samosas are golden brown. Serve hot.

    Overall, this samosa is a tasty, much-healthier version of this much-loved Indian snack. Try it. Your delicious samosa is ready to be had with adrak chai.

    FAQs

    1. Can you air fry frozen samosas?

    Yes, it is easy to air fry frozen samosas. Preheat air fryer at 360 F or 180 C for 5 minutes. Cook frozen samosas for about 8-10 minutes, flipping them once midway. Keep checking to ensure that they are done.

    2. Can you warm a samosa in the air fryer?

    Yes you can. Preheat air fryer at 360 F or 180 C for 5 minutes. Place cold samosas and air fry for 2-3 minutes till they are hot to touch.

    Variations

    This recipe is vegetarian and vegan (if you use oil instead of ghee).

    You could use wholewheat flour or a combination of wholewheat flour and millet flour for the outer pastry.

    Instead of making outer crust from scratch, you can use readymade pastry dough or crescent roll as a substitute.

    Fillings

    While potato and peas is a traditional filling for this samosa, you can use pretty much any filling of choice.

    Cabbage, carrots and onion: Saute onions. Add grated cabbage and carrots. Use seasonings or sauces of choice. Cook. Cool down and use as filling.

    Lentils: Cooked lentils or beans make for an excellent high protein complex carbohydrate filling.

    Tofu or Paneer: Crumbled tofu or paneer cooked with onions and spices make for an excellent filling.

    Meat: In case you eat meat, minced chicken or other meat cooked with spices make for a good filling.

    Here's the recipe card:

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    samosa recipe

    Air fryer Samosa

    Rachna Parmar
    This samosa recipe in an airfryer is a delightful snack and popular street food made healthier by making it in air fryer. Try this version to have this tasty snack guilt free.
    4.79 from 23 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Resting times 40 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine North Indian, North Indian | Uttar Pradesh | Punjabi
    Servings 10 samosa
    Calories 115 kcal
    samosa

    Equipment

    • Philips Airfyer

    Ingredients
     

    To make outer Shell

    • 1 cup maida or refined flour
    • 1 tsp. salt
    • 1 tsp. ajwain or carrom seeds or use dried oregano
    • 2 tbsp. ghee or vegetable oil

    To make the filling

    • 3 potatoes boiled
    • 1 cup peas boiled

    Spices

    • 1 tbsp. cayenne or chilli powder
    • 1 tbsp. coriander powder
    • 1 tsp. cumin powder
    • 1 tsp. chilli powder
    • 1 tsp. garam masala
    • 1 tbsp. amchur or dried mango powder
    • 2 tsp. chilli-ginger paste
    • 1 tbsp. oil
    • salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    To make outer shell of samosa:

    • Take 1 bowl maida or refined flour. Sieve it with ½ tsp. salt. Add 1 tsp. ajwain or carrom seeds.
    • Add 2 tbsp. of melted ghee or clarified butter. You could use oil too.
    • Now mix all these ingredients together to get a sand like consistency.
    • Now slowly add 1-2 tbsp. of water and knead a stiff dough while using as little water as possible.
    • Keep this dough covered with a kitchen cloth and keep aside for 20 minutes.

    To prepare the filling:

    • Take 1 tbsp. oil in a hot pain. Add 1 tsp. cumin seeds along with 2 tsp. of ginger-green chilli paste. Cook for a minute.
    • Add fresh or frozen peas. If needed add a little water and cook till peas are done or for 4 minutes.
    • Now add in the mashed or chopped potatoes. Add salt, cayenne or red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and amchur or dried mango powder. Mix well and cook till the filling mixture is dry. Keep 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 in the cone and leave enough space on top to seal the samosa.
    • Add a little water along the lining to seal the samosa firmly shut.
    • Make all samosas in this manner and keep aside for 15 minutes.

    To Airfry samosas:

    • Pre-heat the air fryer at 160 C or 320 F for 5 minutes.
    • Now brush samosas with oil and place them in the air fryer.
    • Air fry at 160 C or 320 F for about 8 minutes. Flip them once in the middle of the cook.
    • Now Air fry at 200 deg C or 390 F for about another 6-8 minutes till the samosas look done and golden.
    • Serve hot with chutney or ketchup. Your air fried samosa is ready to serve. It is super flaky and delicious.

    To Deep fry samosa

    • Take oil in a pan and heat the oil on a low flame.
    • Now slowly slide the samosas in making sure not to crowd the pan.
    • Cook on low flame for about 6-8 minutes. This ensures that the samosas stay flaky and do not develop air bubbles.
    • Now increase the temperature to medium temperature. Fry further for about 6 minutes till the samosas are golden brown. Serve hot.

    Notes

    1. Your dough must be stiff but not so stiff that you are not able to roll it out. Don’t use any flour to roll out dough. It’s okay if when rolling out your shape is not perfect. The taste will be good.
    2. You must rest the dough as mentioned so that the samosa shell turns out flaky.
    3. You can add other veggies too or add chicken or mutton mince if you like to make non-veg samosa.
    4. You must keep the filling very dry to avoid the samosas going soggy after you fry them and keep.
    5. Once filled and sealed, you can keep the samosas in the fridge to fry later.
    6. Your pastry will turn out flaky when you incorporate your shortening eg. Ghee or oil in your dough. Don’t skimp on this or your samosa will not be flaky but hard and dry.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 965IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sharmila says

      May 25, 2015 at 4:01 pm

      Great post Rachna!It has been ages since I had my last Samosa! I want to buy an Airfryer but I am confused between Philips Airfryer and Usha Halogen Oven with airfryer attachment.Heard this oven is good. Any idea?

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 25, 2015 at 4:29 pm

        Thanks, Sharmila. I dislike the market samosa too. So much fat and loaded with unhealthy stuff like Dalda. Makes me sick. I have cursorily read about Usha Halogen Oven. It does not have airfryer attachment. It uses the same airfrying technique. Since it is glass, it looks nicer. It does the same baking, grilling, airfrying that an airfryer does. It has some extra features like cleaning and sterilizing which don't seem spectacular to me. My experience this far with Philips Airfryer has been really good. I should be putting up a review in a few days. Usha seems nice too. I guess, you will have to wait for someone who has actually used the product to review it. 🙂 Both these products are much faster than our conventional ovens.

        Reply
    2. CookieCrumbs Inc. says

      May 25, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      Oh, the airfryer sounds too good to be true :/ Does it really banish all the calories that accumulate due to deep frying? Does it cook properly?

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 25, 2015 at 4:26 pm

        I will be doing a review of my airfryer soon and will be covering all the aspects of taste, calories etc. in that. To answer your questions: It does reduce calories because you are only brushing the fat instead of deep frying. Most dishes I've tried so far taste great. There are exceptions that I'll mention in the post. This samosa is wonderfully tasty but the texture of the outer covering is very different from a conventional samosa. Considering that those are achieved by excessive Dalda, I think this is an option worth exploring.

        Reply
    3. Bikramjit says

      May 25, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      What a coincidence ha ha ha ha guess what ..

      I just came back home and I bought some samosa and channa..

      No other way than to buy from the shop..but we have a great shop and they make yum samosa. ..

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 26, 2015 at 7:27 am

        It is quite a time consuming affair. If you have it once in a while, makes sense to just buy it from the halwai and consume. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Ravish Mani says

      May 25, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Healthy & tasty! Wonderful 🙂

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 26, 2015 at 7:26 am

        Thanks, Ravish. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Dagny says

      May 25, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      Try adding some extra 'moyen' in the maida next time. I think the pastry will come out flakier.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 26, 2015 at 7:26 am

        Yep, I thought 4 tbsp. oil was already quite a bit but I guess it needs more. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Tales of a Traveler says

      May 26, 2015 at 12:18 am

      I love samosa <3 <3

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 26, 2015 at 7:26 am

        Me too. But the traditional samosa is really so heavy to be had more often.

        Reply
    7. shanayatales says

      May 26, 2015 at 5:08 am

      Thanks for the recipe. Will try the baked version of this as I don't have an airfryer. Have heard a lot about this Philips one. Will look forward to your review. Or have u done one already?
      Just curious. Have u tried baked samosas? If yes, do they taste similar to the airfryer method?

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 26, 2015 at 7:25 am

        No, I haven't tried the baked version but I have a feeling that they must be tasting similar. I will be doing the review soon. Haven't done it yet. Good to see you after a while. Shantala. How was your India trip?

        Reply
        • shanayatales says

          May 27, 2015 at 9:41 pm

          Oh Mumbai was terribly hot, but we still had loads of fun. Met a lot of family and eat a lot of yummy food. 🙂

          Reply
          • Rachna says

            May 28, 2015 at 10:05 am

            That sounds like fun. 😀

            Reply
    8. Shilpa Garg says

      May 26, 2015 at 11:44 am

      I love Samosas and these are such a healthy version of the ones that I usually eat!!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 26, 2015 at 11:45 am

        That these are and they taste good too, Shilpa. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Indywrites says

      May 26, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      This is good, I am a fan of fried food and have been trying to use the air fryer feature in my microwave. Hope to make these samosas soon. 🙂
      I am now very motivated. Thanks Rachna.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 26, 2015 at 2:23 pm

        Thanks, Inderpreet. Glad you liked the recipe. Just increase the oil in your dough to make the pastry flakier. Hope you enjoy them.

        Reply
    10. Sid Balachandran says

      May 26, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Your 'Airfryer' posts have almost got me convinced to invest in one 🙂

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 26, 2015 at 2:23 pm

        You will like it. It is really quite simple and fast. Wait for my review post. 😉

        Reply
        • Sid Balachandran says

          May 26, 2015 at 2:24 pm

          Waiting 🙂

          Reply
    11. Saru (@BaawriBasanti) says

      May 26, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      I think we have a similar product here. Your samosas like healthier. Do share your tips to make pasty more flaky.

      Reply
    12. parulthakur24 says

      May 27, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      Good to know that the air fryer was effective. I don't eat deep fried stuff but using an air fryer seems possible. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 27, 2015 at 1:55 pm

        I like pakoras and samosas but eat them very rarely. Now I will eat them more for sure. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Mithila Menezes says

      May 27, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      I clearly remember the advertisements made by this chef on YouTube through his cooking shows.. Heard of Vaah Chef? He's the one.
      I've been bugging my mum to buy this super awesome device since then. To no avail. Coz dad is the one holding the purse-strings!

      Maybe after they read this blog post I might get to devour some Crispy samosas and still manage to stay on my diet? Maybe!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 28, 2015 at 10:06 am

        Yes, I love that colorful chef. He is quite funny too. hahaha For your sake, Mithila, I hope mummy and daddy buy the device. It is quite good actually.

        Reply
    14. Sreesha says

      May 28, 2015 at 1:32 am

      I was curious to find out if this works ever since I saw the ad on TV! Glad to know it does.
      I used to try the microwave-baked versions of deep fried foods. But they are, to be honest, not nearly as tasty as their deep fried, unhealthy counterparts!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 28, 2015 at 10:07 am

        Yes, Sreesha. I waited for a few months because I had my doubts too. But now that I have been trying it for weeks, it is coming up trumps. I am doing a review of the airfryer where I will explore the pros and cons in further detail.

        Reply
    15. Sabyasachi Patra says

      May 28, 2015 at 6:04 pm

      I don't understand a thing about air friers. However, talk of samosas and I can walk that extra mile to have it. There have been times when I have parked my safari near road side stalls to savour the samosas and some gravy curry. It serves as a quick lunch without wasting time as I don't drive during night. So saving time during daytime is very important for me while driving. And I enjoy driving, so I don't drive too fast - just about 100 or 120 kmph. So invariably I keep a watch out for outlets selling samosas. 🙂

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 29, 2015 at 7:43 am

        That is an interesting ode to our favorite snack, Sabyasachi. During my last trip to Rajasthan, we ended up having a lot of kachoris and puris for breakfast. They fill you up nicely and keep hunger pangs at bay. But, at home, I prefer to have them very rarely.

        Reply
    16. John says

      February 03, 2016 at 4:36 pm

      Great recipe. And very simple to follow instructions. Love the fact that preparation and cooking time is less when frying with an air fryer.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 02, 2020 at 2:25 pm

        Thanks John

        Reply
    17. Beena Anil says

      October 24, 2016 at 10:31 am

      Thanks for the airfryer infromation. May I know which airfryer you purchased? what was the capacty and cost?. I would like to bake,grill and airfry different stuff. Which is best suitable, a convection microwave oven, air fryer or an OTG?

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 02, 2020 at 2:24 pm

        I have both an Air fryer and OTG. I definitely prefer Air fyrer for shorter cooking times and crisper food. Here is the review of the Air fryer I currently use: https://www.rachnacooks.com/2015/05/28/philips-airfryer-user-review/

        Reply
    18. Luana says

      October 30, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Wao, crispy samosa is really perfect along with tea,i love the recipe.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 02, 2020 at 2:23 pm

        Thanks Lunana

        Reply
    19. Rashmi Mahajan says

      December 15, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      Cook this at 80 temp for 40mins.. Then it doesn't dries out the pasty... Won't be flaky but won't be too hard to bite as well.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        December 19, 2016 at 11:29 am

        Thanks for the tip.

        Reply
    20. fatty says

      May 12, 2018 at 3:18 am

      hi
      was wondering if you knew how long to airfry somosas from the freezer?
      thanks

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 14, 2018 at 7:20 am

        Haven't tried that so far. Perhaps the instructions on the pack help or you could try by instinct the first time and see.

        Reply
    21. Ashlie Lou Rianna says

      July 31, 2020 at 11:06 pm

      5 stars
      Superb blog!

      Reply
    22. Nart at Cooking with Nart says

      September 10, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      I love samosa but have never made it before. Luckily I have an air fryer so I can use this recipe and I reckon it'll be much healthier than the restaurant version!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 13, 2020 at 9:38 pm

        I do hope you enjoy making it.

        Reply
    23. Shashi at SavorySpin says

      September 10, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      I haven't made samosa in the air fryer yet and cannot wait to try your recipe out - I especially love the ajwain or carrom seeds in the crust!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 13, 2020 at 9:38 pm

        Good to know. Thanks Shashi.

        Reply
    24. Dannii says

      September 10, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love finding new ways to use my slow cooker, and I never would have thought to make samosas in it. These look great.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 13, 2020 at 9:38 pm

        Oh yes! This is so perfect to cook in Air fryer. Thanks.

        Reply
    25. Alexandra says

      September 10, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious and flavoursome recipe - I love samosa, and I love how delicious they work in the air fryer.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 13, 2020 at 9:37 pm

        Thanks Alexandra

        Reply
    26. Danielle Wolter says

      September 10, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      I don't have an airfryer, but baked them and they came out great! Thanks for the step by step instructions!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 13, 2020 at 9:37 pm

        Glad to know that the recipe worked for you. Thanks.

        Reply

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