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Easy Fried Halloumi Recipe with Warmed Honey

Pan fried halloumi in olive oil makes a great appetizer in 5 minutes or less! Serve halloumi fries, drizzled with warmed honey and toasted sesame seed for a sweet and salty combo! Add your fruit of choice to serve along (I like grapes, figs, or berries). More serving ideas below

Cook Time
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 toasted sesame seeds
  • crushed red pepper flakes (I used Aleppo pepper)

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 you can't find halloumi in the cheese section at your local grocery store, it is available online here.
  • Cooked halloumi is best served immediately while still soft and warm.
  • Savory serving ideas for halloumi: You can add fried halloumi to a cheese board, or serve it as part of mezze. You can also serve it simply with a dash of za'atar or add it on top of a delicious salad like my earlier roasted asparagus and tomato salad with halloumi. 
  • Visit Our Shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including extra virgin olive oils and spices. 

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 Sodium 454.5mg (19%) Potassium 19.8mg (1%) 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: 6people

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.