What matters
Dry potato filling is easier to wrap than a creamy sauce. Do not retain cooking water in it.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer potato pea filo samosas
Air fryer potato pea samosas in a simplified filo version. Cook and cool the filling first, then fold into firmly sealed triangles.
Total time
1 hr 12 min
Calories
313 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Precooked filling in a thin wrapper
This simplified Indian-inspired version uses filo instead of traditional samosa dough. Four triangles make two snack portions. Preparation includes 15 minutes of cooling; a wide basket must hold all pieces without stacking.
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Recipe
Air fryer potato pea filo samosas
Air fryer potato pea samosas in a simplified filo version. Cook and cool the filling first, then fold into firmly sealed triangles.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Cut potatoes into 1 cm cubes and boil in the water for about 12 minutes. Add peas and cook another 2 minutes, following their pack directions. Drain and roughly mash.
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2
Mix and season
Fry onion in 4 g oil for about 5 minutes, briefly stirring in spices. Mix with potatoes, peas and salt and cool for 15 minutes.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Layer eight filo strips about 9 × 30 cm into four double strips. Brush thinly with remaining oil. Divide filling and fold tightly into triangles along each strip. Bake with gaps for about 15 minutes at 180 °C.
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4
Check and serve
Check that the undersides are fully baked too. Extend if needed. The filling must be hot; let settle briefly before eating.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer potato pea filo samosas
Serving guidance
Allow two batches in a small basket. The stated cooking time assumes one layer without overlap.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Mix a little chopped coriander into the cooled potato filling.
Add a small pinch of chilli for heat; extra chilli sauce is not part of the basic serving.
Nutrition per serving
313kcal
52.2 gCarbohydrates
8.1 gProtein
7.1 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer potato pea filo samosas
No, this is specifically a simplified filo version for the air fryer.
It should be cool. Steam and heat make the thin pastry layers sticky.
Too much filling or loose folds let steam push the pastry apart.
No. Yogurt, chutney or other dips are optional extras with their own nutrition.
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