Description
These crispy halloumi fries are golden on the outside and soft, cheesy on the inside. A quick and irresistible appetizer made in minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
250g halloumi cheese (cut into sticks)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil (or any oil for frying)
Optional for serving:
Sweet chili sauce
Honey drizzle
Fresh parsley
Lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Cut the halloumi cheese into thick fry-shaped sticks
2. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt
3. Toss the halloumi sticks in the flour mixture until evenly coated
4. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat
5. Add halloumi sticks in a single layer without overcrowding
6. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy
7. Remove from pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil
8. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce
Notes
Halloumi is naturally salty, so adjust added salt carefully
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure crispiness
Serve immediately for best texture
You can air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes as a lighter option
Pairs perfectly with sweet chili sauce or honey
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg