Air Fryer Spam Musubi
Air Fryer Spam Musubi combines Spam, short-grain rice, roasted seaweed, and a soy-mirin glaze; air fry at 390°F for 12 minutes until crispy-edged and caramelized.
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Method
- 1
Slice Spam into 8 even pieces, about 1/4-inch thick. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 2
Air fry at 390°F for 5 minutes, flip, and cook another 4-5 minutes until edges are caramelized and crispy.
- 3
While Spam cooks, warm soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small pan until syrupy. Season rice with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt.
- 4
Brush crispy Spam slices with the soy glaze. Shape rice into rectangles, top with a Spam slice, and wrap with a strip of seaweed.
- 5
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Pro tip. Use the Spam can as a mold for shaping the rice — line it with plastic wrap, press rice in firmly, then slice into portions. Warm rice is essential as it sticks together better.
Why the air fryer wins here
- Ready in 12 minutes. The same dish takes about 19 in a conventional oven, plus preheating.
- Fast-moving hot air browns the outside before the inside dries out, so you get color without babysitting.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes rather than the microwave so the outside crisps back up. See the reheat guide for exact times by food.
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