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Crispy Pan-Fried Samosas

Golden, flaky samosas stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas, pan-fried until crispy in under 20 minutes. Use store-bought wrappers to skip the dough entirely.

Total time
18 min
Servings
4
Calories
198
Protein
4g
Crispy Pan-Fried Samosas
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb potatoes, boiled and diced small
  • ¾ cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 16 count square wonton wrappers
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix diced potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, and chili powder with a pinch of salt in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Place 1 tsp filling in center of a wonton wrapper. Wet all edges lightly with water.

  3. 3

    Fold wrapper into a triangle, pressing edges to seal. Repeat until all samosas are filled.

  4. 4

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  5. 5

    Working in batches, fry samosas 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Serve warm with chutney or yogurt dip.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium mixing bowl
  • large skillet or shallow pan
  • tongs or slotted spoon
  • paper towels

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