Air Fryer Spam – Quick and Crispy
A quick and crispy breakfast, perfect for busy mornings. Spam becomes golden and crunchy in the air fryer, ready in just a few minutes.
Steps
- 01
Preheat the air fryer to 175°C (350°F).
- 02
Slice SPAM into 1 cm thick slices.
- 03
Place slices in the air fryer basket and spray with olive oil.
- 04
Cook for 6 minutes. Check if crispy enough; if desired, add 1 more minute.
- 05
Do not add extra salt – SPAM is already salty.
- 06
Serve immediately.
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
Discover the culinary secrets and flavor history of key ingredients in this dish.
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.
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