Pan fried spam recipe made into crispy bites of deliciousness. Best way to cook your favorite Hawaiian canned meat product. From our air fryer spam fries, slices or cubed in a skillet on the stove perfectly.

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How long does Spam last?

A new can stored in the pantry will literally last 2โ€“5 years past the printed โ€œBest Byโ€ date if stored in a cool, dry place. If you opened it but didnโ€™t use the whole thing you can save for later too. It will last up to 7โ€“10 days in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator in that case.

Spam Breakfast Recipe

Want to make this heartier? This is How to Cook Spam and Eggs together in the same pan too. You could add bagged hashbrowns into the mix too if you wanted to as well. All of them take about the same time so it works well for a quick brunch or breakfast for the fam bam.

How to Fry Spam

This is a bit like how to cook chorizo in a sense meaning that this โ€œmeatโ€ is precooked and technically could be eaten right out of the pan. It is much better though broken into smaller pieces and fried in some way to it gets crispy on all sides, browned and reach a golden brown color.

How to Fry Spam in a Pan on the Stove

You donโ€™t really need any oil but I tend to add a drop or so just so it slides around easily. Youโ€™ll want to rotate and flip your pieces several times to get every inch super crispy. Just dice into bite size pieces or slice, set into the skillet, flip often, and enjoy hot when it has browned and caramelized on the outsides to your liking.

Can You Fry Spam in Air Fryer?

Air fryer spam and potatoes or alone is great!! Honestly it is my favorite method of all times because it is easiest and the heat really permeates into the center fast. I will add bite-size potatoes too with some seasonings for a fast dinner, which is another option.

How to Cook Spam in Air Fryer

How do you cook frozen Spam?

First off you really wouldnโ€™t want to freeze the meat in the can itself. You wouldnโ€™t need to either since it lasts up to 5 years past the sell by date but letโ€™s say you did. I donโ€™t judge, so yes to answer your question you could cook it the same way you would if it was defrosted. Just use a sharp knife to slice into 1/4-1/2โ€ณ pieces over medium heat with a bit of oil and flip often until browned and crisped to your liking.

Can Spam be Deep Fried?

Yes, I do suggest that you still slice into 1/2 inch pieces because getting it crispy is the goal. The thinner the pieces are the faster they will cook so keep that in mind. Wait until your oil reaches 350-375F. before carefully submerging your pieces for about 2 minutes.

How to Cook a Spam Loaf

If you do not want to slice or dice this canned meat you could cook it whole. I personally would suggest deep frying a Spam Loaf, the whole thing, for about 5 minutes in oil once it reaches a steady 350-375 degrees F. (or until as browned as youโ€™d like). Baked in the oven can be done too though.

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Cubed spam sizzles in a black skillet with a can of Spam in the background, perfect for starting your Spam and Eggs recipe.
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Fried Spam

By The Typical Mom
Fried spam recipe on the stove sliced or in crispy bites with this canned meat product instructions. How to fry in a skillet or air fryer perfectly.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Servings:
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Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet pan or deep fryer if literally frying
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 knife

Ingredients 

  • 1 can spam, sliced or diced
  • olive oil
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Instructions 

  • Open your can of SPAM and cut into small cubes or slices. Add a drop of oil and allow to heat. Begin to saute in a large skillet over medium heat. Continue to cook, turning often, until all sides are caramelized and as crispy as you'd like. Typically takes about 5 minutes for us.
  • Remove from the skillet, and cook your preferred style of eggs in that same pan using the rendered fat as added seasoning for your fried eggs. 

Notes

Deep Fried Spam

If you choose to deep fry this, slice into 6-8 slices per block. Wait until your oil reaches 350 F. Gently submerge and fry for about 2 minutes or until as crispy as youโ€™d like on the outside. Set on paper towels to absorb excess oil and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1oz, Calories: 134kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 599mg, Potassium: 174mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, hawaiian
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About The Typical Mom

Justine is the creative mind behind The Typical Mom and The Typical Family on YouTube. She began blogging about easy recipes, budget friendly activities for kids, and fun family travel destinations in September 2012.

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