Baked Halloumi Fries
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Baked Halloumi Fries
Description
The process begins by cutting halloumi into chip-sized pieces and dusting them lightly in plain flour to help the subsequent coatings adhere. After shaking off excess flour, the pieces are dipped into whisked egg, then evenly coated in panko breadcrumbs. Lining a baking tray with parchment paper, the fries are spaced apart to ensure even cooking and crispness.
Baking at 180°C (350°F) for roughly 25 minutes with a flip halfway yields fries with a golden crust and softened interiors. The batter can be seasoned before breading if desired, and mayonnaise may be used in place of egg for coating to avoid waste or accommodate dietary preferences. The baking time can vary depending on halloumi variety, which affects texture and moisture.
The fries are best enjoyed warm when the texture is crisp outside and slightly chewy inside. They can also be cut uniformly to promote even baking, though natural variations in halloumi are common. Paneer is a suitable substitute if halloumi is unavailable.
Ingredients
- 225 g halloumi cheese cut into chips
- 1 egg whisked
- 4 tablespoon plain flour
- 60 g panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C(fan)/350°F/Gas 4.
- Coat strips of 225 g Halloumi in 4 tablespoon Plain flour. Shake off the excess and then dip into 1 Egg (whisked). Put into 60 g panko breadcrumbs and coat completely.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper and place the coated halloumi onto it.
- Cook for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
- Not all flour, egg, and breadcrumbs get used, so nutritional info may be slightly inflated.
- Season flour with spices like chili powder or paprika for added flavor.
- Mayonnaise is a viable substitute for egg when coating the fries; vegan mayonnaise works for an egg-free option.
- Use one hand for flour and egg to avoid mess, the other for breadcrumbs to keep coating clean.
- Baking times may vary by halloumi brand; softer cheeses need careful flipping to maintain fries intact.
- Ensure fries have space on the baking tray to allow crisping without steaming.
- Fries will be soft when coming out but firm up as they cool.
- Uniform cuts help even cooking, but small size differences are acceptable without issue.
- Paneer can substitute for halloumi if unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1601mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 1195mg | 120% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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