Whole30 Crispy Fried Spam

Elevate your Whole30 menu with this irresistible Crispy Fried Spam! This recipe transforms Whole30-compliant Spam or a savory meat substitute into golden perfection using a flavorful marinade of coconut aminos, garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Lightly dredged in arrowroot powder for an ultra-crispy texture and fried to a beautiful crust in olive oil, each slice boasts the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and crunchy. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a quick and satisfying dish that's perfect paired with your favorite Whole30-approved sides or a crisp salad. Gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and packed with bold flavor, this Crispy Fried Spam is a game-changer for anyone looking to indulge while staying on track with their Whole30 lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Whole30 compliant Spam or similar meat substitute
• 2 tbsp Coconut aminos
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp Arrowroot powder

Directions

Step 1

Slice the Whole30 compliant Spam into 1/4 inch thick slices.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine coconut aminos, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.

Step 3

Brush each slice of Spam with the coconut amino mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated on both sides.

Step 4

Place the arrowroot powder on a plate, and dredge each slice of the Spam, lightly coating both sides.

Step 5

Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Once the oil is hot, carefully add the Spam slices in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

Step 7

Fry each side for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

Transfer the cooked slices to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Serve immediately while hot, paired with your favorite Whole30 approved sides or salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(430.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1468.1

Total Fat 125.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 243.0mg	0%
Sodium 4068.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 6.2g
Protein 43.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 30.7mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 820.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.0%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 8.8%