These Spooky Samosas are the perfect Halloween finger food—crispy on the outside, warm and spiced on the inside, and shaped into fun festive designs like ghosts, pumpkins, or triangles with spooky faces. Whether baked or fried, they’re filled with a savory potato and pea filling seasoned with cumin, garlic, and garam masala.
I made these last Halloween for a themed dinner, and they were the first dish to disappear. Not only are they delicious, but the playful shapes make them extra fun for kids and adults alike. You can use store-bought samosa wrappers or even puff pastry if you’re short on time.
Serve them with spooky green chutney or a tangy tomato dipping sauce. Add edible eyes, carve creepy faces, or make them mini-sized for party platters. These samosas can be made in advance and frozen, so you’re never scrambling last minute.
Whether you’re hosting a costume party or just want to surprise the family with a fun Halloween dinner, spooky samosas deliver the crunch, spice, and Halloween spirit—all in one bite.
PrintSpooky Samosas – Crispy Halloween Party Appetizer
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 samosas 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Crispy, spiced potato-filled samosas shaped for Halloween fun! These spooky samosas are baked or fried until golden and served with your favorite dip.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
½ cup green peas
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp turmeric
Salt to taste
For the Samosas:
12 samosa or spring roll wrappers
1 tbsp flour + 2 tbsp water (to seal)
Oil for frying or brushing
Instructions
1. Heat oil in skillet. Add cumin seeds and garlic, sauté 1 minute.
2. Add mashed potatoes, peas, turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 3–4 minutes. Let cool.
3. Cut wrappers into triangles or Halloween shapes.
4. Fill each with potato mix. Seal edges with flour paste.
5. Fry at 350°F until golden or bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.
6. Serve with green chutney or tomato dip.
Notes
Use cookie cutters for Halloween shapes.
Make ahead and freeze unbaked samosas.
Add chili flakes for spice.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Snack
- Method: Fried or Baked
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired, Halloween
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 samosa
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spooky samosas, Halloween samosas, baked samosas, savory Halloween snacks