Best Ever Middle Eastern Snack Made with Halloumi Cheese - Crispy Halloumi Fries Recipe

halloumi

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Tofu provides a lower-calorie option while mozzarella is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point but vegetable oil is often cheaper.

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.

Cooking Techniques

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