Air Fryer Samosas With Sweet Potato And Pork

Evenly crispy on the outside, with Indian spiced sweet potato and meat on the inside, these air fryer samosas with sweet potato and pork are irresistible! The filling comes together quickly, and we use egg roll wrappers to make our lives a little easier. Air fried samosas are great as an appetizer for parties and get togethers!

Air Fryer VS. Stove Top VS. Oven:

Okay, so this is a big debate in the world of egg rolls. What is the best method of cooking?! I personally tried all three. I should preface this by saying I am not a professionally trained chef, so for some of you, these other methods might work great! But for me, a self taught home cook, there was one method that really took the cake.

Air Fryer Samosas:

• This was BY FAR the best cooking method, in my opinion. You can tell by the photos, the egg rolls were evenly crispy and perfectly brown all around. I only sprayed a little cooking spray on them before placing them in the air fryer, so this method was pretty healthy as well.

Cooking the samosas in air fryer is my number one recommendation, which is why I wrote this as an air fryer samosas recipe.

Stove Top Samosas:

• Okay, so I did try this, because not everyone has an air fryer. The issue with this method is that unless you are fully submerging the egg roll in oil, it doesn’t cook evenly. Even after rotating the egg roll 4 times during the pan frying process, the ends still have raw egg roll wrapper. I also found it really easy to burn the egg rolls this way.

But if you can figure it out, more power to you!

Oven Baked Egg Rolls:

• This is also a healthier option in comparison to pan frying or deep frying, however I also found that the egg roll wrappers came out more flaky and dry in comparison to the air fryer.

Not my favorite method of cooking, but once again, if this works for you go for it!

Ingredient Substitutions:

This recipe is my own take on a traditional Indian samosas recipe. I used some different spices than would traditionally be used, and I also substituted the potato for sweet potato and I added pork.

Here are some substitutions that you can make to make this recipe your own!

As you know, my motto is to use what you’ve got! Play around with these air fryer samosas and let me know what substitutions you made!

Pork	This is a big one, because not everyone eats pork. You can try any ground meat, such as ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken. You can also use a ground meat alternative, such as beyond meat or impossible burger and I know it will still be just as delicious!
Spices	I use a lot of spices in this recipe, some of which you might not have. Here are the ones that I would NOT substitute: coriander, mustard seed, cumin, garam masala, garlic powder. If you substitute these out, it will not taste like a samosa. But if you want, you can add turmeric, curry, paprika or any other spices you have!
Egg Roll Wrappers	I chose to use pre-made egg roll wrappers because they are easy and keep their shape well. And not everyone has time to make samosa dough! You can substitute these for wonton wrappers, or make your own samosa dough. Just note that air fryer cooking times will differ, depending on the type of wrapper you use.
Sweet Potato	I chose sweet potato as a slightly healthier option in comparison to potato. They are a great source of fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C! But you can always use a traditional peeled potato. Purple potatoes would be a really interesting take!

Here is the dutch oven I used in this recipe! Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Oval Dutch Oven, 8 qt., Meringue

How To Wrap An Egg Roll:

Don’t worry, you’re not the only one that has no clue how to wrap an egg roll! (I had to google it). After each section is folded, make sure to run wet fingers along the seams to seal it!

How To Cook Frozen Samosas in Air Fryer

These samosas can be frozen and reheated in the air fryer!

• Stuff the wrappers and seal the edges before stacking them in a freezer safe container with parchment paper between each layer. They can stay frozen for up to 3 months.

• To reheat samosa in air fryer, spray each frozen samosa with cooking spray and place in a single layer on the bottom of your air fryer. Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F, cook for 12 minutes, carefully flip them using tongs, and cook for an additional 6 minutes until cooked through and crispy.

Is This Recipe Mediterranean Diet Friendly?

• Since this blog is more of a ‘free spirited approach‘ to Mediterranean diet recipes, I think that just about any recipe can be considered MedDiet friendly if you tweak it!

Processed foods are not encouraged on the Mediterranean diet, but the MedDiet is not a strict diet. You are allowed to occasionally have processed foods and sweets if you choose. So as long as you generally limit the processed foods that you consume, the egg roll wrappers should be okay.

And since the filling is made mostly of vegetables and spices, which are both highly recommended on a Mediterranean diet, AND they are air fried so they are cooked with a healthier cooking method, I would say that these COULD be okay on a Mediterranean diet.

But I am NOT a doctor or dietitian, so please consult with yours before making any changes to your diet and with any questions you have! This is solely my opinion on this recipe, and you may have a different one entirely. And that’s okay!

What To Serve With Samosas:

These sweet potato samosas make a great appetizer for parties and get togethers! They can also be a great Ramadan dish, just note that some people may not eat pork, so adjust the recipe accordingly.

They go great with a dipping sauce! For an easy dipping sauce, try plain old guacamole, with a few Indian spices added!

You can also do a sweet and sour dipping sauce, like this recipe from The Daring Gourmet – Best Sweet And Sour Sauce

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