Fried Halloumi
This Fried Halloumi recipe is quick, simple, and ready in less than 10 minutes. Cubes of halloumi are pan fried until golden, then lightly coated with honey, fresh thyme, and chili flakes.
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 193kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz halloumi cheese (225 g)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3 stalks fresh thyme, leaves picked
- 1 pinch chili flakes
Instructions
- Remove the halloumi from the packet and drain off the brine. Pat the block dry with paper towels.
- Cut the halloumi into bite sized cubes, about ¾ inch or 2 cm.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the halloumi cubes to the skillet in a single layer.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, turning the cubes now and then, until they are golden on several sides.
- Drizzle the honey over the halloumi while the cubes are still in the pan.
- Add the fresh thyme leaves and chili flakes. Give the pan a gentle shake so the cubes get lightly coated in the honey, thyme, and chili.
- Transfer the fried halloumi to a serving plate and serve straight away.
Notes
- Do not add salt. Halloumi is already salty because it is stored in brine.
- Pat the halloumi dry before frying. This helps the cubes brown faster and stops too much moisture collecting in the pan.
- Cut the halloumi into similar sized cubes so they cook evenly. Around ¾ inch or 2 cm is a good size.
- Use medium high heat. If the heat is too low, the cheese warms through before the outside has time to turn golden.
- Let the cubes brown before moving them too much. Turn them now and then, but do not stir constantly.
- Add the honey at the end. It only needs a few seconds in the hot pan to coat the halloumi.
- If your halloumi tastes too salty, soak the cubes in cold water for 20 minutes, then pat them very dry before frying.
- Serve fried halloumi straight away. It firms up as it cools and becomes chewier.
- Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat them in a hot skillet for about 1 minute, shaking the pan now and then, or in an air fryer at 350°F or 180°C for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Avoid reheating fried halloumi in the microwave if you can, as it makes the texture much chewier.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 567mg | Iron: 0.02mg