Air Fryer Chicken Samosas
Crispy, golden, and packed with flavorful spiced chicken, these Air Fryer Samosas are the perfect easy appetizer or snack without the hassle of deep frying. Made with store-bought wrappers and a quick homemade filling, they come together fast and taste amazing!
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp chili powder optional
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
For the Wrappers:
- 12 small spring roll wrappers or samosa pastry sheets
- 2 tbsp flour + 2 tbsp water for sealing
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
Make the Filling
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and ginger.
- Add ground chicken, cooking until no longer pink.
- Stir in spices, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add frozen peas, cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
- Stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Let cool.
Wrap the Samosas
- Mix flour and water to make a "glue."
- Place a wrapper in a diamond shape. Add 1 tbsp filling near the bottom.
- Fold the bottom corner up, then fold in the sides to form a triangle. Continue folding until sealed, using flour paste to secure.
Air Fry to Crispy Perfection
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly brush or spray samosas with oil.
- Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Notes
- Freeze for later – Assemble and freeze uncooked samosas for up to 2 months.
- Reheat like a pro – Air fry at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to get them crispy again.
- Make them vegetarian – Swap chicken for mashed potatoes & peas.
Serving Suggestions
- With tamarind or mint chutney for a classic touch.
- With spicy ketchup (because kids will insist).
- As a side dish with curry or dal for a full meal.