Air Fryer Recipe
Air-Fried Lamb Samosas
Lamb samosas are a delightful snack with a crispy exterior and spiced interior, perfect for air frying.
Ingredients
- 250g minced lamb
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pack of samosa wrappers or filo pastry
- Cooking spray or a little oil for brushing
Method
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook until golden brown.
- Add garlic, ginger, and green chilli; stir for a minute until fragrant.
- Add minced lamb, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the lamb is browned and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
- Take a samosa wrapper or filo pastry strip, place a tablespoon of filling at one end, and fold into a triangular shape, sealing edges with water.
- Repeat until all filling is used.
- Lightly spray or brush samosas with oil.
- Preheat air fryer to 180°C.
- Place samosas in air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning halfway through.
Why this works in an air fryer
The air fryer uses convection to circulate hot air around the samosas, ensuring even browning and crisping by rapidly evaporating surface moisture.
Equipment notes
Assumes a standard 3.5L basket; single-drawer models may require batch cooking. Dual-zone models allow simultaneous cooking but may need position swapping for evenness.
Common pitfalls
- If samosas are soggy at minute 10, increase the temperature by 10°C for the last 2 minutes—this indicates insufficient initial moisture evaporation.
- Edges not sealing? Use a cornstarch-water paste instead of plain water for better adhesion.
- Uneven browning? Rotate samosas halfway through cooking to ensure even air exposure.
- Filling leaking out? Ensure wrappers are not overfilled and edges are sealed tightly.
Variations & substitutions
- Substitute minced lamb with minced beef for a different flavour profile; reduce cooking time by 1-2 minutes as beef browns faster.
- Use whole wheat samosa wrappers for a nuttier taste and slightly longer cooking time due to denser texture.
- Add peas to the filling for a sweeter note and adjust seasoning to balance.
- Replace green chilli with red chilli for a milder heat and a slight sweetness.
Storage & reheating
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 160°C for 5-6 minutes until crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 250
