4.9 from 36 votes
Halloumi Fries
Halloumi fries are probably one of the most satisfying snacks or side dishes you can make. They are both cheesy and crunchy while loaded with flavor! If you're new to Halloumi cheese, be prepared to be pleasantly surprised!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 659 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Middle Eastern , Turkish
Ingredients
Halloumi Cheese
- 1 lb halloumi cheese cut up into fries / strips
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons zaatar spice blend
- 1 cup olive oil Mina Moroccan Olive Oil
Harissa Yogurt Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tabelspoons fresh herbs minced parslet, oregano and mint
- 1 tablespoon harissa sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Notes
- It's safe to say that most people will agree halloumi is a deliciously tasty cheese. However, most of its flavor comes out when it's cooked. If eaten raw the flavor is actually quite mild. Halloumi is a tasty cheese because of the way it is made. It has a slightly salty and tangy flavor mainly due to being preserved in brine which combines with some of the stronger flavors of sheep and goats milk.
- Yes, Halloumi can be eaten as is when you buy it or cooked. It will have a much milder flavor if eaten without cooking it. You can also cook it in ways other than frying, including baking and grilling.
- Yes, you can bake halloumi fries but this is not the best way to do it. Halloumi releases quite a bit of moisture when you start to cook it. Baking doesn't allow the moisture to cook off well as it's not as much of a direct heat as frying or grilling. Because if this, you will not get the best or most crispy results when baking halloumi.
- It's safe to say that most people will agree halloumi is a deliciously tasty cheese. However, most of its flavor comes out when it's cooked. If eaten raw the flavor is actually quite mild. Halloumi is a tasty cheese because of the way it is made. It has a slightly salty and tangy flavor mainly due to being preserved in brine which combines with some of the stronger flavors of sheep and goats milk.
- Yes, Halloumi can be eaten as is when you buy it or cooked. It will have a much milder flavor if eaten without cooking it. You can also cook it in ways other than frying, including baking and grilling.
- Yes, you can bake halloumi fries but this is not the best way to do it. Halloumi releases quite a bit of moisture when you start to cook it. Baking doesn't allow the moisture to cook off well as it's not as much of a direct heat as frying or grilling. Because if this, you will not get the best or most crispy results when baking halloumi.