Crispy Scrapple in the Air Fryer with Step by Step Instructions

How to make easy, crispy air fryer scrapple in under 15 minutes! No mess, no pans- just crispy Scrapple in the Air Fryer!

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If you're like me, and you love a crispy piece of Scrapple with your weekend breakfast or brunch, you're going to love this Crispy Scrapple in the Air Fryer! Ready in less than 15 minutes, this Air fryer Scrapple is ultra crispy and easy to make!

Scrapple makes a great addition to any breakfast or brunch spread! If you haven't tried it- I highly recommend.

Table of Contents

• What is Scrapple?
• Where to buy Scrapple
• How to make crispy Scrapple in the air fryer
• Tips for making Scrapple in the air fryer
• Thickness & Timing
• Frequently Asked Questions about Scrapple in the air fryer
• What to serve with Scrapple?
• More great breakfast recipes

What is Scrapple?

Made from scraps of pork meat (essentially a mush of pork scraps), and combined with cornmeal and spices- Scrapple is a delicious loaf of goodness, created by the Pennsylvania Dutch, and is a popular breakfast staple in the Philadelphia, PA area, as well as in surrounding counties.

Reminiscent of liverwurst in flavor profile, is tastes great cooked to golden brown over medium heat in a non-stick skillet, or fried, as many local greasy spoons are apt to do.

I love my scrapple with a light, crispy but not overdone exterior, and a creamy inside. Slicing it thin helps keep the perfect ratio of crisp and tender.

Where to buy Scrapple

If you’re in Philly, there I also recommend you go to Reading Terminal Market or Rieker’s Prime Meats!

My favorite brand of Scrapple is Habbersett- which can be found in most local Philly supermarkets. In my humble opinion, they don't call it "Philadelphia's favorite" for nothing. It's the Scrapple brand I've been eating since I was a wee Sharon, and it's delicious.

How to make crispy Scrapple in the air fryer

Prepping the Scrapple

To make the Scrapple in the air fryer, you'll start by slicing it down evenly. I like my Scrapple a bit on the thinner side, so I slice it into roughly ¼" thick slices. This will yield 14 slices from a 1 pound brick of Scrapple.

I recommend only cooking 6 slices or so at a time in your air fryer, so they are not overcrowded and don't stick together. You can make as little or as much Scrapple as you like, so long as you work in batches.

Cooking the Scrapple

To cook the Scrapple, layer the scrapple slices in one even layer in the air fryer, and set the air fryer to 400 degrees for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip the scrapple over, and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Tips for making Scrapple in the air fryer

Wait to flip	Don't try to flip the Scrapple too soon, since it is very loose and fragile before it crisps, and flipping it too early will cause it to fall apart.
Fixing broken scrapple	If you do end up breaking the scrapple, you can try and gently press it back together, and it should be able to re-bind it. Allow it to fully crisp on one side, then flip over.

Thickness & Timing

If you prefer a thicker slice of Scrapple, you'll need to bump up your cooking time a bit to ensure that its crispy.

This recipe calls for ¼" thick slices. If you want to go up to ½" thick scrapple slices, I would recommend you go to about 15-20 minutes, rather than the 13 minutes required for this recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions about Scrapple in the air fryer

Do I need to grease the air fryer before cooking the Scrapple in the air fryer?

Nope! Scrapple has a decent fat content, and when cooked, it is similar to bacon in the fact that it doesn't need any additional fat to keep from crisping or sticking.

Do I need to preheat the air fryer?

Nope! Just add the Scrapple in an even layer with no overlapping pieces, and follow the cooking directions!

How do I store leftover cooked or uncooked Scrapple?

To store cooked Scrapple, place in an  airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. For best flavor and consistency, I recommend only cooking what you need at the time, and storing the rest uncooked until ready to eat. If you do end up reheating, only reheat for 1 to 2 minutes in the air fryer to warm it through and re-crisp.

What to serve with Scrapple?

I love to serve air fried scrapple with classic fried eggs  and toast in place of sausage or bacon. It's also great on a breakfast sandwich with a runny fried egg and a smear of ketchup, like my dad used to make. It also makes a great accompaniment to a breakfast potato hash!

More great breakfast recipes

If you’re building a whole breakfast, try my Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash!

Try my Bacon Avocado Toast for a savory-sweet quick morning meal.

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