Air Fryer Frozen Sambousek

Ingredients

• 16 frozen sambousek (about 450 g), meat or cheese filled - straight from the freezer
• A pinch of za'atar or sumac, to finish (optional)
• Tahini or yogurt dip, to serve (optional)
• Oil spray

Steps

1. Take the sambousek straight from frozen - don't thaw them, or the thin pastry turns soft and won't crisp evenly.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 3 minutes.
3. Spray both sides of the pastry lightly with oil - left dry, the crescents stay pale and slightly floury instead of crisping.
4. Arrange in a single layer, leaving small gaps between each piece so the air can get around them.
5. Air fry for 6 minutes, then flip each one over.
6. Air fry a further 4 minutes (10 minutes total) until golden and blistered - check a couple of minutes early if yours are on the smaller side.
7. Let them sit for a minute before serving; they firm up as they cool slightly and the filling stays put when you bite in.
8. Serve with a tahini or yogurt dip and a scatter of za'atar or sumac if using.

Tip: Cheese-filled sambousek leak faster than meat ones if the seal isn't tight - keep an eye on any with a visible seam and pull those first if you see cheese starting to bubble out.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Estimated from standard ingredient data — actual values vary by brand and exact quantities used.