Air Fryer Halloumi
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Air Fryer Halloumi
Description
This Air Fryer Halloumi recipe involves slicing halloumi cheese, patting it dry, and brushing both sides with olive oil before placing the slices in a single layer in an air fryer. The cooking at 180°C (350℉) for about 8 minutes, flipping once, creates a golden crust while maintaining a tender interior. The cheese's firm texture softens slightly, with a pleasant chew.
The air frying technique uses much less oil than traditional pan-frying, resulting in a lighter dish. Because of the reduced oil, the halloumi has a drier surface, making it convenient to serve with something that adds moisture, such as a fresh salad or sauce.
The recipe suggests alternative preparation by dicing the cheese and reducing cook time. Ensuring halloumi slices are arranged in a single layer allows for even cooking and prevents steaming.
Ingredients
- 225 g halloumi cheese sliced, reduced fat
- 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the halloumi into 6 slices. Pat dry on both sides with paper towel.
- Brush the slices of halloumi with olive oil on both sides.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer in your air fryer.
- Cook at 180°C/350℉ for 8 minutes. Flip the slices over and cook for a further 2 minutes.
Notes
- Arrange halloumi slices in a single layer to ensure even cooking without steaming.
- Serving with moist sides like salads balances the drier texture from air frying.
- Dicing halloumi and cooking for a shorter time is an option for a different texture and faster process.
- Use reduced-fat halloumi for a lighter dish, but full-fat can be used if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 2500mg | 104% |
| Potassium | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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