4.8 from 54 votes
Crispy Halloumi Burgers
Crispy Halloumi Burgers feature halloumi cheese slices coated lightly in flour and fried until golden and crisp. They are served in toasted burger buns with fresh salad greens, thin strips of cucumber and carrot, and a mayonnaise mixed with sweet chili sauce. The cheese’s firm texture and salty flavor hold up well to frying, offering a satisfying alternative to meat burgers enhanced by bright, crunchy vegetables and a tangy mayo.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
523 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
For the burgers
- 9 ounces halloumi cheese 1 ‘log’ = 250 grams, sliced into 6 slices lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons flour (roughly)
- 0.5 inches neutral cooking oil in a small saucepan, generic cooking oil
- 0.25 cucumber peeled
- 0.5 carrot peeled
- 2 burger buns (I like to use brioche buns)
- 1 handful salad greens I used rocket and spinach but any lettuce/greens is fine
For the mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oil until it sizzles when you dip the end of a piece of halloumi in it.
- Dip each slice of halloumi in the flour so that it has a thin layer all over.
- Carefully place the halloumi into the oil (in 2 batches) and let cook for 2 to 4 minutes until golden brown on both sides (you can turn it over half way through cooking if you like but you may not need to).
- Meanwhile, use a vegetable peeler to peel thin strips of cucumber and carrot. Mix the two together.
- Remove the halloumi from the oil and drain for a moment on kitchen paper while you prepare the mayo and burger buns.
- Lightly toast the buns. Meanwhile, mix the mayo and sweet chilli sauce.
- Assemble the burgers. Spread the bottom part of the bread with a layer of mayonnaise, then top with some salad leaves.
- Top each burger with 2 slices of crispy halloumi, then pile a handful of cucumber and carrot on top.
- Finally, spoon over more mayo to taste and cover with the top part of the burger. Enjoy!
Cup of Yum
Notes
- These burgers can be served with sweet potato fries, Mediterranean roasted vegetables, or Greek potatoes for a more complete meal.
- Adjust the sweetness and heat of the mayonnaise by varying the amount of sweet chili sauce, or substitute with tzatziki, Caesar, or ranch dressings.
- If you have trouble finding halloumi, European delis or stores like Trader Joe’s in the USA are good sources; queso para freir can serve as a substitute.
Nutrition Information
Calories
523kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
1388mg
(58%)
Potassium
102mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1715IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
907mg
(91%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1388mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1715IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 907mg | 91% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.