Air Fryer Spam – Quick and Crispy

Name: Air Fryer Spam – Quick and Crispy
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 can of SPAM (340g / 12 oz); olive oil spray (as needed)

A quick and crispy breakfast, perfect for busy mornings. Spam becomes golden and crunchy in the air fryer, ready in just a few minutes.

Time: 12 min1 servingsDifficulty: Easy175°CBreakfast

Steps

1
Preheat the air fryer to 175°C (350°F).
2
Slice SPAM into 1 cm thick slices.
3
Place slices in the air fryer basket and spray with olive oil.
4
Cook for 6 minutes. Check if crispy enough; if desired, add 1 more minute.
5
Do not add extra salt – SPAM is already salty.
6
Serve immediately.

Shopping list

Conserva SPAM 340g, spray ulei masline

Recipe story

Spam was introduced in 1937 by Hormel Foods Corporation in the United States. It gained popularity during World War II, distributed to American soldiers. In Hawaii, it became a staple ingredient, used in dishes like Spam musubi. Over the decades, it has been adopted in kitchens across Asia and the Pacific, becoming a symbol of culinary adaptability.

Ingredient Secrets

Olive oil

Originating in the Mediterranean basin, olive oil was already produced in ancient Crete 5,000 years ago. In ancient Greece, it was considered a gift from Athena and used in lamps, cosmetics, and religious ceremonies. The Romans spread it throughout the empire, and in the Middle Ages, monasteries preserved the tradition of its production.