Air Fryer Scrapple –I’m going to share a recipe with you that has been passed down from generation to generation in my family. It’s a Pennsylvania Dutch dish called Scrapple, and it is made of pork scraps, cornmeal, spices, and other ingredients. I’ll show you how easy it is to make your own at home using an Air Fryer!
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How to Make Scrapple In the Air Fryer –Have you ever heard of Scrapple?
Me either, until I moved to Philadelphia, then it was all the rage. As most of you all know, I grew up in Boston, in a large Italian household, so we didn’t have scrapple. But, once we moved it was EVERYWHERE and in EVERYTHING.
My kids, being kids, and seeing it in a plastic roll, were not too excited or even willing to eat it. But, we watched a documentary on the food of Philly, and guess what it was featured, so with the promise of Tomato Pie (which is just awesome and my kids, and I could eat it for days) they tried a bite, they won’t be ordering it out again, but it was no awful. So, I didn’t buy it for a while, and then, of course, I got my air fryer, and I thought, maybe it will be better. So, I picked up another package at the store.
I made it one morning for breakfast, and they just rolled their eyes, and tried it willingly, with a plate of cinnamon rolls, next to it. They didn’t say it was horrible, my oldest child said it was better, he did finish his piece, so I guess that it progresses.
I’m thinking it’s an acquired taste.
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What Is Scrapple?
Scrapple is a meat byproduct that is produced in the midwest, found mostly in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. It is served up at most restaurants in that area. It’s a combination of many different flavors.
It is also known as Pannhaas or Pan Rabbit, and it’s a combination of hog meat, including the head, heart, liver and other parts. The meat is then boiled and simmered down, until it’s a broth. Then the pig meat is strained, and then seasoned, and cornmeal is added until it’s thickened.
Once the meat is cooled, it’s usually placed into containers, to form the shape. Then it’s cut into pieces and usually pan fried or in our case air-fried, until both sides are golden brown.
You can serve it with a variety of items, including apple butter, ketchup, jelly or maple syrup. It’s typically made into a breakfast sandwich or into Scrapple Fries.
Ingredients Needed To Make Scrapple In The Air Fryer
- Scrapple
- Air Fryer
How to Make Scrapple In the Air Fryer
Cut the pork product into slices about 1/2 inch thick, continue to slice until you finish the loaf.
Place a few slices into the air fryer, being careful not to overcrowd. Set the temperature to 400 degrees F, for 9 minutes; after 9 minutes flip, and set the timer for another 9 minutes.
What does scrapple taste like?
Scrapple is actually a delicious breakfast meat, which is made even better by the Air Fryer. it’s a crispy texture on the outside, but sweet and savory on the inside. With a warm and tender interior, you will not be able to resist this meat!
You can serve it as a replacement for a sausage patty in a homemade Breakfast Sandwich. And it is well diced and placed into anything from casseroles to a plate of breakfast potatoes!
Can Scrapple Be Frozen?
Yes, the package is usually already shrink wrapped, so the next time you go to the grocery store pick a package up, and place it into the freezer.
But if you want you can also cook it, and then place it into the freezer. But truthfully, since scrapple takes such little time to actually air fry up, you are so much better off making a fresh batch the same day that you want to consume it!
Can you Cook Scrapple in an Air Fryer?
Yes, it’s a great and easy way to make a perfectly cooked batch of scrapple every single time! It’s good, and it’s so delicious!
Best of all, since you do not need to preheat the oven, you are going to be saving lots and lots of time!
What To Serve With Scrapple?
You can serve this in place of sausage or bacon for a complete and delicious meal. There Is nothing better!
A very popular way to serve this in Philadelphia is to make them into Scrapple French Fries! They are so good! And they make a great side dish to any meal.
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How to Make Scrapple In the Air Fryer
If you have never had scrapple, I first stumbled upon it in Philadelphia. It is a local favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 package scrapple
Instructions
- Cut the pork product into slices about 1/2 inch thick.
- Continue to slice until you finish the loaf.
- Place a few slices into the air fryer, being careful not to overcrowd.
- Set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 9 minutes; after 9 minutes flip, and set the timer for another 9 minutes.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 30Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 67mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g
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You need to go to the Apple scrapple festival in Del. they have all kinds of scrapple!
Really, where is it?
I think it is in Bridgeville DE
I’ve been to the Apple Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville, DE. It’s always the 2nd weekend in October. What fun! I remember the scrapple carving and I think scrapple chunking. The line for the scrapple sandwiches were way LONG. There’s also a rides/carnival for the kiddies. Easy parking and shuttles to the event.
This looks to be an equivalent to what we call “Goetta” for us who’s heritage is German. These instructions I think will be good for me in the air fryer. (Frying I do not like getting popped).
Thanks for this recipe! I didn’t have to experiment and they turned out perfect! I always buy Habbersett scrapple or Hatfield and Kunzler. What they make down here is overly seasoned and sometimes leaves an aftertaste.
The Apple Scrapple festival is in Bridgeville, DE.
Perfect best way to cook scrapple! Love that there’s no messy pan and oil, or need of splatter guard or standing over hot stove – pop it into air fryer, no need to spray even and walk away! ThankYou 🙂
I never knew what scrapple was but my grandparents who lived in Lebanon, Pa. fried it until it was soft then spread it on bread and put syrup on it then ate it like you were eating a piece of toast and we loved it.
It is really popular in PA. Thank you for reading, Laurie
Grew up in Milton, Delaware. Always had Milton scapple in the house. Was a family favorite. Now, living in Florida, we have a limited selection. But, still enjoy frying or air frying, some slices to enjoy as a dinner sandwich with eggs. Num, num!
Gonna try this in the morning. Budman1062’s comment reminds me that my husband, from York County, PA always ate it with syrup on it.
For folks from the Upper Midwest, the flavor profile for Scrapple is a but like Pudding Meat but with a much firmer texture.
Awesome in the air fryer. I would typically cook it in the oven. This would be my go to method for now on. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve never been a real fan of scrapple before, however after cooking it in the air fryer, my wife and I are total fans. Try yours with Bob Evans mashed potatoes, what a meal!
I’m from Pennsylvania and remember family making scrapple during butchering. I live in TN and I can still find it at certain stores. Ingles is usually the best place. I always cut mine a ¼” inch or less thickness wise. The thinner you cut it the firmer the middle is. I’m not big on the mushier middle. Cut the loaf while it’s cold. The colder it’s is the easier and thinner it can be sliced. But we love it.
I want to try making it in the air fryer. The best scrapple is cooked in a deep fat fryer like french fries, I don’t have a fryer like that. I put syrup on mine.