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Easy Fried Halloumi Recipe with Warmed Honey
5 from 36 votes

Easy Fried Halloumi Recipe with Warmed Honey

This Easy Fried Halloumi recipe produces pan-seared cheese sticks with a golden, crispy crust and soft, slightly squeaky interior. The fried halloumi is finished with toasted sesame seeds, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, and drizzled honey warmed to enhance its fluidity. The combination offers a balance of salty, sweet, and mildly spicy flavors.

Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 1788 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces halloumi cheese pat dry and cut into 1/2-inch sticks
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
  • red pepper flakes I used Aleppo pepper, crushed

Instructions

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  1. In a non-stick pan, heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the halloumi sticks in one single layer, making sure not to crowd the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minute on one side, until a golden brown crust forms. Using a pair of tongs, turn over and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes watching for that beautiful crust to form.
  3. Meanwhile, warm your honey either in a skillet or put your tightly-closed jar in warm water to help the honey loosen a bit.
  4. Transfer the fried halloumi to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds and a dash of red chili flakes or Aleppo pepper. Drizzle with the warmed honey all over (serve unused honey in a small bowl to the side).
  5. If you like, arrange some fruit such as grapes, figs, or berries on the same platter around the cheese. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • If halloumi is unavailable locally, it can be sourced online through specialty stores.
  • Serve the fried halloumi immediately while warm and soft for best texture.
  • This cheese works well as part of a cheese board, mezze platter, or atop salads like roasted asparagus and tomato with halloumi.
  • Pair with a drizzle of za'atar or other Mediterranean seasonings to vary flavors.

Nutrition Information

Calories 178.8kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 12.6g (4%) Protein 8.8g (18%) Fat 10.8g (17%) Saturated Fat 6.6g (33%) Monounsaturated Fat -4.1g (-21%) Sodium 454.5mg (19%) Potassium 19.8mg (0%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 11.8g (24%) Vitamin A 0.2IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 404.8mg (40%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1788

% Daily Value*

Calories 178.8kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 12.6g 4%
Protein 8.8g 18%
Fat 10.8g 17%
Saturated Fat 6.6g 33%
Monounsaturated Fat -4.1g -21%
Sodium 454.5mg 19%
Potassium 19.8mg 0%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 11.8g 24%
Vitamin A 0.2IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 404.8mg 40%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.