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Healthy Homemade Air Fryer Samosas Recipe!

Air Fryer Samosas Recipe

These air fryer samosas are crispy, golden, and packed with a flavorful spiced potato filling. A healthier twist on the classic Indian snack, they’re perfect for guilt-free munching anytime!
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 16

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Knife
  • Air fryer
  • Potato masher or fork
  • Frying pan (for preparing filling)
  • Pastry brush (optional, for oil brushing)

Ingredients

For Samosa Dough:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil can be substituted with ghee
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

For Samosa Filling:

  • 2 potatoes medium to large size, prefer Yukon Gold
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds optional
  • ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds optional
  • ½ teaspoon minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 Thai bird's eye chili pepper optional, chopped; substitute with jalapeño
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon amchur powder optional (dried mango powder)
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Mix flour, salt, baking soda, and oil, then knead with water to form smooth dough.
    Mix flour, salt, baking soda, and oil, then knead with water to form smooth dough.
  • Cover and let the dough rest for 15–20 minutes.
    Cover and let the dough rest for 15–20 minutes.
  • Boil and mash potatoes; sauté spices, peas, and mashed potatoes in a pan.
    Boil and mash potatoes; sauté spices, peas, and mashed potatoes in a pan.
  • Divide dough into balls and roll into ovals; cut each oval in half.
    Divide dough into balls and roll into ovals; cut each oval in half.
  • Shape each half into a cone, seal edges with water.
    Shape each half into a cone, seal edges with water.
  • Fill cones with potato mixture and seal to form samosas.
  • Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
  • Brush samosas lightly with oil and air-fry for 15–20minutes until golden and crispy.
    Brush samosas lightly with oil and air-fry for 15–20minutes until golden and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg