Air fryer filo samosas with potato and pea
Crisp triangles of filo around a spiced potato and pea filling, cooked in the air fryer with barely any oil.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.95 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 874kcal
- 119.9gcarbs
- 41.1gof which sugars
- 38gfat
- 15.2gsaturates
- 12.5gprotein
- 7.3gfibre
- 2.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 8 minutes, until just tender. Drain and leave to steam dry.
8 min - 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the cumin seeds for 30 seconds, then add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, ginger and chilli and cook for 1 minute.
5 min - 3
Stir in the turmeric, garam masala, potatoes and peas. Cook for 3 minutes, lightly crushing some of the potato. Add the lemon juice, coriander and salt, then cool for 10 minutes.
- 4
Lay out one filo sheet and cut it into 3 long strips. Keep the rest covered with a damp tea towel. Brush a strip lightly with oil and spoon 1 tbsp of filling at one end.
- 5
Fold the corner over the filling to make a triangle, then keep folding along the strip like a flag until you reach the end. Tuck in the tail. Repeat to make 18 samosas, brushing each with oil.
- 6
Heat the air fryer to 180C. Cook in batches, in a single layer, for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway, until deep golden and crisp.
9 min - 7
Serve warm with the mango chutney.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
