Air Fryer Spam Fries
This Air Fryer Spam Fries recipe is simple to follow and results in delicious, crispy spam fries that are perfect as a snack or side dish! Whip them up in minutes with your air fryer or Ninja Foodi!
Anyone I talk to about spam either loves it or doesn’t like it at all. I happen to love spam, especially after living in Hawaii for 6 years.
Spam is a canned meat product made of pork and ham. It was first introduced to Hawaii in the 1930s by Chinese immigrants and has since become a popular dish in Hawaiian cuisine. It’s often eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
You can find spam musubi (a rice ball wrapped in seaweed with a piece of spam on top) at most convenience stores.
While there are many ways to cook spam, I love when it gets nice and crispy on the outside. The air fryer is the best way to cook spam because it results in perfectly crispy spam fries!
🐖What You’ll Need
Canned Spam – Even though this meat product is all over Hawaii, you can also find it in your local grocery store. There are so many types of spam you can choose from including, original, lite, and even a jalapeño flavor!
Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi – Any air fryer will work for this recipe. We love the Ninja Foodi in our house because it’s versatile and reliable!
Sharp Knife – You’ll need a sharp knife to cut your block of spam from the can into french fry shapes.
🔥How To Make Spam Fries In The Air Fryer
1️⃣Preheat your air fryer: Turn on your air fryer and heat to 400F for 3-5 minutes.
2️⃣Cut the spam: While your air fryer is preheating, remove the spam from the can. Cut the block into 1/2 inch large slices, then cut the slices into french fry shapes.
3️⃣Air fry spam: Place the cut spam in a single layer at the bottom of the air fryer basket. Set the timer for 10 minutes. At the halfway mark, flip the spam using tongs or a spatula. Continue to air fry for an additional 5 minutes or until the spam is crisped up to your liking.
🥣Dipping Sauce Ideas
Spam fries are a great snack with dipping sauce! Try these ideas below!
- Sriracha Mayo
- Habanero Ranch Dressing
- Chili Garlic Oil
- Thousand Island Dressing
- Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Ketchup
- BBQ Sauce
- Honey Mustard Dip
🧅More Air Fryer Snacks
- Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
- Air Fryer Onion Rings
- Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
- Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
- Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli
- Air Fryer Calamari
Air Fryer Spam Fries
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- 12 oz Spam
Instructions
- Turn on your air fryer and heat to 400F for 3-5 minutes.
- While your air fryer is preheating, remove the spam from the can. Cut the block into 1/2 inch large slices, then cut the slices into french fry shapes.
- Place the cut spam in a single layer at the bottom of the air fryer basket. Set the timer for 10 minutes.
- At the halfway mark, flip the spam using tongs or a spatula.
- Continue to air fry for an additional 5 minutes or until the spam is crisped up to your liking.
