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A platter of air fryer samosas.
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Air Fyrer Samosas

The air fryer samosas have it all! Crispy flaky pastry shell, and a flavorful potato green pea filling. WITH NO DEEP FAT FRYING!
Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: GBBO Inspired
Servings: 12 Samosas
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

Samosa Pastry

  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup butter cold, cubed
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 2 Tablespoon light olive oil for brushing on the samosas before air fryer

Samosa Filling

  • 8 ounces potatoes yellow potatoes work well
  • 1/3 cup green peas
  • 3/4 teaspoon garam marsala
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon light olive oil
  • 1/4 cup onion minced
  • 1 Tablespoon jalapeño chopped , *optional*

Instructions

  • Make the pastry: mix the flour and salt together
  • cut the butter into the flour until it resembles crumbs
  • add the water and stir with your hand until the dough comes together
  • then knead lightly for about a minute
  • wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes
  • Make the filling: peel the potatoes and chop
  • bring a small saucepan of water to a boil and cook the potatoes until soft
  • put the peas in the bottom of a colander and pour the hot potatoes over them
  • rinse in cool water shake to drain and put in a mixing bowl
  • add the remaining ingredients *see note on spices and adding them below* and gently mash the potatoes with the back of the spoon, try not to crush all the peas, you don't need a smooth mashed potatoes mixture, just lightly mashed is good
  • taste for spices and add more salt if needed, the mixture may taste TOO spicy now but will mellow when air fried
  • roll the dough into a 12-inch long rope, cut into 12 pieces
  • cover lightly with a damp towel
  • get a little dish of water to help seal the samosas
  • line a baking pan with parchment or foil, set aside
  • preheat the air fryer at 400° for 5 minutes
  • take one piece of dough and roll out to roughly a 3 1/2 by 6-inch rectangle this doesn't need to be perfect
  • lay the rectangle on your hand with the long side by your pointer finger
  • wet that long end, fold the top down to about the middle, then fold the bottom up to form a little cone (see photos in the post for a better idea!)
  • fill the cone with filling, fold over the top of the cone, wet the dough, and seal, lay on the prepared baking sheet
  • repeat with 5 more samosas
  • lay the prepared samosas in the basket and liberally brush with oil
  • air fry for 15 minutes, turning after 7 minutes, brushing the side that didn't get oil with oil
  • finish filling the remaining samosas
  • air fry them the same way
  • serve hot

Notes

* about the spices* If you're unsure about the flavors or you don't like a nice big bold flavor I definitely recommend starting with just SOME of the garam masala and cumin, maybe even the onion. Just add some of it, stir it up, and have a taste. If you like it stop there, if you want MORE flavor add more until it tastes good to you!
* If you don't have an air fryer you can deep fry these at 315° for 8-10 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg