Snack
Healthy Cheat Samosas with Spicy Chicken Filling
Healthy Cheat Samosas with Spicy Chicken Filling are a low-carb, air fryer twist on this beloved snack, perfect for spicy food fans. Growing up, samosas were a staple at our family gatherings, and now this version, with its red pepper paste and jalapeño-spiced chicken, brings that nostalgic flavor with a modern, healthier spin. Using tortillas instead of dough keeps it simple and guilt-free, letting you savor every bite just as much.
Snack
Healthy Cheat Samosas with Spicy Chicken Filling
Healthy Cheat Samosas with Spicy Chicken Filling are a low-carb, air fryer twist on this beloved snack, perfect for spicy food fans. Growing up, samosas were a staple at our family gatherings, and now this version, with its red pepper paste and jalapeño-spiced chicken, brings that nostalgic flavor with a modern, healthier spin. Using tortillas instead of dough keeps it simple and guilt-free, letting you savor every bite just as much.
The Recipe
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red pepper paste
- 500g ground chicken or finely chopped chicken breasts
- Spices (as listed on the screen)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Samosa Assembly
- 4 low carb tortillas
- Flour and water paste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
Sauté diced onion and jalapeno in olive oil until softened.
- 2
Add red pepper paste and cook for another minute.
- 3
Add ground chicken or finely chopped chicken breasts and the listed spices. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked.
- 4
Stir in chopped cilantro and chicken broth to keep the mixture juicy.
- 5
Slice each tortilla in half. Make a paste out of flour and water and spread it onto the top half of each tortilla piece.
- 6
Fold the bottom of the tortilla over and tightly pinch one edge shut.
- 7
Stuff the open side with the chicken filling, then tightly seal the top shut.
- 8
Spray the samosas with cooking spray on both sides and air fry them until crispy.
💡Alternatively, you can deep fry the samosas for a more traditional texture.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Red pepper paste can be found online or at local Middle Eastern grocery stores.
- ◈Low carb tortillas are used for a healthier version, but regular tortillas can be substituted.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Sauté diced onion and jalapeno in olive oil until softened.
- 2
Add red pepper paste and cook for another minute.
- 3
Add ground chicken or finely chopped chicken breasts and the listed spices. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked.
- 4
Stir in chopped cilantro and chicken broth to keep the mixture juicy.
- 5
Slice each tortilla in half. Make a paste out of flour and water and spread it onto the top half of each tortilla piece.
- 6
Fold the bottom of the tortilla over and tightly pinch one edge shut.
- 7
Stuff the open side with the chicken filling, then tightly seal the top shut.
- 8
Spray the samosas with cooking spray on both sides and air fry them until crispy.
💡Alternatively, you can deep fry the samosas for a more traditional texture.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Red pepper paste can be found online or at local Middle Eastern grocery stores.
- ◈Low carb tortillas are used for a healthier version, but regular tortillas can be substituted.