Treat yourself with this tasty Indian appetizer with finger-licking Indian Tamarind sauce. Want to enjoy the best samosas without too much guilt? Try these easy air fryer samosas that have less fat thanks to a cooking process that requires less oil! They’re perfect any day of the week. Frozen samosas from supermarkets require deep-frying from frozen which takes time and a lot of oil. The best part about air frying samosas is that you can have a delicious snack in minutes! My favourite is quick and easy samosa chaat recipe using air fryer samosa.
What are samosas?
Samosas are a popular Indian snack enjoyed worldwide made of a flaky thin pastry with a spiced filling. They are served in Indian restaurants as appetizers and are often served alongside other delicious snacks at parties. Classic vegetable samosas have a filling of spiced green peas and potatoes. Meat versions like chicken samosas or lamb samosas can also be found. The best types of samosa will have a outer pastry that is crispy and flaky with a filling that is full of flavour. They come in different sizes and the samosa dough also varies. Punjabi samosas have a thick dough and a mashed potato filling. You can also find recipes prepared with whole wheat flour. Air Fryer Punjabi Samosa Puffs (made with store-bought puff pastry) is an easy snack made with a mashed potato and pea filling. Spices include cumin seeds, chili powder, garam masala and green chillies.
Why you should make Air-Fryer Samosa
Air fryers work by circulating hot air around food which causes the exterior of the food to crisp. In this healthy samosa air fryer recipe, the samosa pastry becomes crisp and golden brown – just like regular samosas that are deep fried. easy appetizer – all you need to do is brush your favourite samosa with oil and leave to cook in the air fryer easy recipe – skip preparing homemade samosas and you do not have to stand next to the stove – less mess and less clean up. Reduced cooking time – preparing frozen samosas in the air fryer takes less time Uses less oil – achieve crispy samosa without the extra fat and calories from the deep fryer.
You will need
See the recipe card for exact measurements. Your favourite brand of samosas. Frozen Samosas – In the UK, samosas both meat and vegetable are available in most British supermarkets in the frozen food aisle. Indian grocery stores will stock a larger variety of Indian samosas in the frozen section. In America, you can find brands such as Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s samosas. Cooking spray – I have used an olive oil spray but other versions such as avocado oil, canola oil and sunflower oil are available. You can also brush cooking oil using a pastry brush if you do not have a spray bottle. Air fryer – I have used the Instant Pot vortex. Other options include ninja foodi, Philips, Cosori etc. A different brand may slightly change the cook time so the best thing is to practice with the first batch.
Air Fryer Samosa Recipe
Pre-heat your air fryer to 202 C or 400 degrees F Spray the air fryer basket with a little oil or line with parchment paper. Spray or brush both sides of the frozen samosas generously with oil. Ensure you use enough oil or else the outside of the samosas will burn and will not lead to a crispy pastry. Arrange the samosas in a single layer in the basket and air fryer for 202 for approximately 6 minutes. The size of the samosas will change the cooking time. Large samosas will need a bit longer with less heat. Check half way through cooking, if the edges are browning too fast, turn down the heat. Flip over with tongs and continue to cook. If you notice a lot of oil pooling on the surface, the samosas may have been prepared with a high-fat pastry. For the next batch, spray less oil. To keep samosa warm whilst you cook the whole batch, you can place them on a baking sheet in a warm oven.
Serving
Cooked samosas are best enjoyed immediately, often with a cup of Masala Chai or Karak Chai. I love veggie samosas with a finger-licking dipping sauce such as Date and Tamarind chutney, (Indian Tamarind Sauce) cilantro mint chutney (Indian Green Chutney) or Indian Mint Sauce. A cooling drink such as Mango Lassi goes great with Indian food. Other quick snacks that go well with samosas are Paneer Tikka, Mogo Chips (yuca fries) and Masala Chips.
Storage
Store leftover samosas in an airtight container and place in the fridge once they have reached room temperature. They will keep well for 1-2 days. To reheat, air fry samosas for around 2 minutes on medium heat. They will not be as crispy but this method is better than using a microwave. You can transform leftovers into samosa chaat. Do not refreeze food that was already frozen.
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