SPAM® Fries with Spicy Garlic Sriracha Dipping Sauce
SPAM® is an oft-maligned meat product in a can that you either love or hate! If you're not vegan with a gluten allergy who runs marathons but doesn't own a TV, this little appetizer will surely please!
Servings per recipe: 8
Calories per serving: 562
Preparation time: 15m
Total cooking time: 55m
Ingredients:
- Sauce:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- 2 (12 ounce) cans fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cut into French fry-size slices
Directions:
- 1 Process garlic, paprika, and salt in a food processor until smooth. Add mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and ketchup; process until sauce is well-combined. Transfer sauce to a bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled.
- 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse luncheon meat 'fries' with cool water and pat dry.
- 3 Working in batches, cook 'fries' in preheated oil until browned and crispy on the outside and still moist on the inside, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Transfer 'fries' to a plate and serve with chilled dipping sauce.
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1420mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1g | |
| Protein | 11.6g | 23% |
| Sugars | 1g | |
| Vitamin A | 232IU | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | |
| Calcium | 15mg | |
| Iron | 1mg | |
| Thiamin | 0mg | |
| Niacin | 0mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | |
| Folate | 4mcg |
