Crispy Halloumi Fries with Lemon
Golden, squeaky halloumi cheese fried until the outside is crispy and the inside stays firm. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a Mediterranean appetizer that takes just 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 8 oz halloumi cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ whole lemon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 1
Remove the halloumi from the refrigerator and pat it dry on both sides using paper towels, blotting away all moisture until the surface feels dry to the touch.
- 2
Cut the halloumi crosswise into rectangles about 1/3 inch thick and 2 inches long, like sticks of butter standing on end.
- 3
Place a large skillet on the stovetop and turn the heat to medium-high until it feels hot when you hold your hand 2 inches above the surface, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the hot skillet and wait until the oil shimmers and slides quickly when you tilt the pan, about 60 seconds.
- 5
Carefully place the halloumi sticks into the oil in a single layer, leaving a tiny gap between each piece so they do not touch.
- 6
Cook the halloumi without moving for 2 minutes until the bottom turns the color of warm honey and looks slightly crispy.
- 7
Using tongs or a fork, flip each stick over and cook for another 2 minutes until the second side is golden brown and crispy like the first.
- 8
Transfer the halloumi fries to a serving plate using tongs, arranging them in a single layer so they stay warm and crispy.
- 9
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper evenly over all the fries.
- 10
Cut the lemon half into two wedges and place them next to the halloumi fries so each person can squeeze fresh lemon juice over their portion.
Tools you’ll need
- paper towels
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- large skillet (10–12 inch)
- tongs or fork
- serving plate
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