Appetizer
Air-Fried Beef Sambusa
Discover how to make Air-Fried Beef Sambusa with a crispy, golden shell and savory beef filling using spring roll sheets and aromatic spices. This Middle Eastern delight is perfect for any gathering. Sambusa has always been a family favorite in my house, especially during Ramadan. My mom's secret to the best sambusa? The magic of freshly chopped cilantro in the beef filling and the satisfying crunch from the air fryer.
Appetizer
Air-Fried Beef Sambusa
Discover how to make Air-Fried Beef Sambusa with a crispy, golden shell and savory beef filling using spring roll sheets and aromatic spices. This Middle Eastern delight is perfect for any gathering. Sambusa has always been a family favorite in my house, especially during Ramadan. My mom's secret to the best sambusa? The magic of freshly chopped cilantro in the beef filling and the satisfying crunch from the air fryer.
The Recipe
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- Spices (as listed in the video description)
- Cilantro, chopped (to taste)
Sambusa
- Spring roll sheets
- Water and flour mixture (for paste)
- Avocado oil spray
Instructions
- 1
Sauté diced onions in olive oil until translucent.
- 2
Add ground beef to the onions, season with listed spices, and break it up very finely while cooking.
- 3
Once the beef is cooked, turn off the heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
- 4
Slice spring roll sheets into three equal parts.
- 5
Prepare a paste using a water and flour mixture.
- 6
Stuff each spring roll sheet with the meat filling and wrap tightly using the paste to seal.
- 7
Spray the wrapped sambusa with avocado oil and air fry until golden.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Ensure the sambusa are wrapped tightly to prevent filling from spilling out during cooking.
- ◈For a traditional version, consider deep frying instead of air frying.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Sauté diced onions in olive oil until translucent.
- 2
Add ground beef to the onions, season with listed spices, and break it up very finely while cooking.
- 3
Once the beef is cooked, turn off the heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
- 4
Slice spring roll sheets into three equal parts.
- 5
Prepare a paste using a water and flour mixture.
- 6
Stuff each spring roll sheet with the meat filling and wrap tightly using the paste to seal.
- 7
Spray the wrapped sambusa with avocado oil and air fry until golden.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Ensure the sambusa are wrapped tightly to prevent filling from spilling out during cooking.
- ◈For a traditional version, consider deep frying instead of air frying.