Halloumi fries

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 the block of Halloumi cheese in half, then slice into thick wedges to create fries, yielding about eight chunky fries.

Fill a wok with 1 liter of oil and set to medium-low heat to warm up.

In a bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of bread flour, 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika, and a good grind of black pepper. Mix together.

Take each Halloumi fry and coat it in the flour mixture, ensuring it's completely covered.

Test if the oil is ready by dropping in a crust of bread; it should fry almost immediately with gentle bubbles.

Carefully place the coated Halloumi fries into the hot oil, ensuring to dunk the bottoms as well.

Fry the Halloumi fries until they are golden and crispy, using a slotted spoon to remove them and let excess oil drip off.

Serve the Halloumi fries warm with a dip of your choice.

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