Air Fried Vegetable Samosas (Printable)

Crispy spiced vegetable pockets made in the air fryer, complemented by a zesty mint chutney.

# What you need:

→ Samosa Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup water, as needed

→ Vegetable Filling

05 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
06 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
07 - 1 small carrot, diced
08 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
11 - 1 teaspoon grated ginger
12 - 1 green chili, finely chopped, optional
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
15 - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
16 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
17 - Salt to taste
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

→ Mint Chutney

19 - 1 cup fresh mint leaves
20 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
21 - 1 small green chili, chopped
22 - 1 inch piece ginger
23 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
24 - 1 teaspoon sugar
25 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
26 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water, as needed

# How to make it:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add vegetable oil and rub between your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Gradually add water while mixing, then knead to form a smooth, firm dough. Cover the dough and allow it to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
02 - Boil potatoes, peas, and carrots in salted water until tender, approximately 8 to 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly and lightly mash. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add cumin seeds, followed by onion, ginger, and green chili. Sauté until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder, then incorporate the cooked vegetables. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring, then remove from heat, stir in cilantro, and allow to cool completely.
03 - Divide dough into 6 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Roll each ball into a thin oval shape, then cut in half. Form a cone with each half, moistening the edges with water to seal them properly. Fill each cone with approximately 2 tablespoons of vegetable filling, then pinch the open edge closed to seal.
04 - Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly brush samosas with vegetable oil. Arrange in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Air fry for 15 to 18 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
05 - Combine mint leaves, cilantro leaves, green chili, ginger, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth and uniform. Adjust seasoning and consistency by adding additional water if necessary.
06 - Arrange hot samosas on a serving plate and accompany with mint chutney on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like you spent all day in the kitchen, but the air fryer does most of the heavy lifting.
  • The mint chutney is so bright and fresh it makes you wonder why you don't make it more often.
  • You can prep everything ahead and air fry them whenever hunger strikes, making weeknight snacking feel intentional.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting period for your dough—it's not just tradition, it's what makes your dough relaxed enough to roll thin without snapping back.
  • The filling must be completely cool before you fill your samosas, or the warmth will soften the dough and make sealing them frustratingly difficult.
  • Air frying at exactly the right temperature and turning them halfway through is the difference between crispy samosas and ones that stay a bit soft in the middle.
03 -
  • Make your filling the day before and store it in the fridge—this actually improves the flavors and saves you time when you're ready to fold and air fry.
  • If your samosas start browning too quickly, lower the air fryer temperature by 25 degrees and add a few minutes to the cooking time, as every air fryer has its own personality.
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