Crispy Halloumi Fries with Chili Honey
Golden, squeaky halloumi fries fried until the outside crisps and the inside stays creamy. Drizzle with hot honey and serve with a squeeze of lemon for a viral-worthy Mediterranean snack that doubles as dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 250 g halloumi cheese
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 whole lemon
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut halloumi into 1/4-inch-thick batons (like thick fries), then pat dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Toss halloumi batons in a shallow bowl with flour, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Working in batches, pan-fry halloumi 90 seconds per side without moving until golden brown.
- 5
Heat honey and red pepper flakes in a small bowl for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Plate fries hot, drizzle with chili honey, squeeze lemon over the top, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- paper towels
- shallow bowl
- large skillet
- small bowl
- tongs or slotted spatula
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