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Halloumi Fries Recipe

Crispy Halloumi fries made with fresh halloumi, seasonings and breadcrumbs fried till crunchy. Halloumi is a popular cheese which is originated in Cyprus which has high melting point which makes it ideal for frying and grilling. Learn how to make halloumi fries with stepwise pictures and video. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek, Middle Eastern, Turkish
Servings 4 servings
Calories 576 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Frying Pan & Slotted Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams Halloumi
  • Oil as needed for frying

For Batter

  • ¼ cup Plain flour
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoon Mixed Italian Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

For Coating

  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

For Dipping sauce

  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoon Sriracha Chilli sauce
  • 3 tablespoon Honey

Instructions
 

  • Cut halloumi cheese into fingers. Set this aside.
  • Make batter. Mix plain flour, cornstarch, chilli powder, salt and Italian seasoning and water to form smooth batter. Dip halloumi in the batter, coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set this aside.
  • Heat oil for deep frying. Drop halloumi fries in hot oil and fry till golden brown. Strain and serve with dipping sauce. Alternatively you can bake halloumi fries, check notes for the process.
  • For dipping sauce. Mix mayo, chilli sauce and honey. Serve with halloumi fries.

Video

Notes

  • You can cut them into cubes or pieces.
  • Flavour the batter with masala, spice powder and dried herbs of your choice.
  • Instead of panko use normal bread crumbs.
  • Generous sprinkling of peri peri seasoning or togarashi can be sprinkled once halloumi is fried.

Storage & Freezing

  • Breadcrumbed halloumi cheese can be frozen or placed in fridge for up to 3 days. Fry when serving.
  • Halloumi fries taste best when served hot, so make it fresh and enjoy immediately.

Baking or Air frying Halloumi Fries

Bake halloumi cheese fries in a 200 degree Celsius oven for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 16gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 2225mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 306IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 632mgIron: 1mg
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