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Halloumi Nuggets with Marinara Dipping Sauce

These Halloumi Nuggets are a fun rift on chicken nuggets and mozzarella sticks. They're delicious and freeze really well for when you're craving a simple snack at a later date!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
refrigerator resting time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 720 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds halloumi cheese, cut into large bite sized cubes about 1 ½”
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 7 to 10 basil leaves
  • oil for frying
  • 1 cup marinara sauce for serving

Instructions

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  1. In batches, dredge cubes of halloumi into the flour, followed by the beaten eggs and finally the breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess after each coat.
  2. Transfer prepared nuggets to a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack and repeat until all nuggets have been coated.
  3. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours (you can also freeze them at this time for a later use.
  4. Pour 2 inches oil into a large skillet and preheat to 350˚F.
  5. In batches, carefully add piece to the oil and fry for about 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  6. Using a slotted spoon transfer nuggets to a clean cooling rack lined baking sheet and lightly season with salt and pepper. Repeat until all nuggets have been fried.
  7. Transfer all halloumi nuggets to a platter, garnish with fried basil (instructions below) and serve with warm or cold marinara sauce.

Notes

  • *Makes 20 to 24
  • *For fried basil: Carefully add a few leaves of basil to the hot oil and fry for 4 to 6 seconds (be very careful here because the water in the fresh leaves will make the oil spatter). Make sure to watch the leaves hit the oil as the process is very fast. Quickly but carefully remove the fried leaves with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 720kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 2233mg (93%) Potassium 238mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 281IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 1576mg (158%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 720

% Daily Value*

Calories 720kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 2233mg 93%
Potassium 238mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 281IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 1576mg 158%
Iron 3mg 17%

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