Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 can (12 ounces) SPAM, sliced into thin strips
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
Preparation Time:
Cooking Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the potato fries with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the SPAM slices with cornstarch.
- Place the potato fries and SPAM strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the fries are baking, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together all the dipping sauce ingredients.
- Serve the SPAM fries hot with the dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 550mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- A fun and unique twist on traditional fries
- Perfect for sharing as an appetizer or snack
- Crispy potatoes and savory SPAM combined in a delicious bite
- The spicy garlic sriracha dipping sauce adds a kick of flavor
User Comments:
- "These fries are so addictive! The SPAM adds a great salty flavor and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement."
- "I love the way the cornstarch coating makes the SPAM extra crispy. It's a great way to use up leftover SPAM."
- "These fries are a hit with everyone I serve them to. They're a perfect party food."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful not to overcook the fries, as they can burn easily.
- If you don't have cornstarch, you can use all-purpose flour instead.
- You can adjust the spiciness of the dipping sauce by adding more or less sriracha sauce.
- To make the dipping sauce smoother, you can blend it with an immersion blender or a regular blender.