Whole30 Crispy Fried Spam
Satisfy your craving for crispy, savory perfection with this Whole30 Crispy Fried Spam recipe—a healthier, compliant twist on a comfort-food classic. Featuring Whole30-approved Spam or a similar meat substitute, these golden-brown slices are infused with a mouthwatering blend of coconut aminos, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and black pepper for a flavorful punch. A light dredge in arrowroot powder gives each piece a delectable crunch, while extra virgin olive oil ensures a crisp finish without compromising your clean-eating goals. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is quick, easy, and perfect for pairing with your favorite Whole30-approved sides or a fresh salad. Whether you're on the Whole30 program or simply looking for a guilt-free indulgence, this recipe hits all the right notes for flavor and texture!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Slice the Whole30 compliant Spam into 1/4 inch thick slices.
In a small bowl, combine coconut aminos, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Brush each slice of Spam with the coconut amino mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated on both sides.
Place the arrowroot powder on a plate, and dredge each slice of the Spam, lightly coating both sides.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the Spam slices in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Fry each side for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the cooked slices to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately while hot, paired with your favorite Whole30 approved sides or salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.5 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.5 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 243 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 4069 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.6 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 820 mg | 17% | |
*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.
