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Life-changing Fried Halloumi Bites
Life-changing Fried Halloumi Bites are small cubes of halloumi cheese dusted in flour and fried until golden and crunchy. The frying yields a crisp exterior that holds a squeaky, slightly salty interior, making each bite satisfyingly textured. Served best with sweet chili sauce and Greek yogurt, they offer a contrast between savory fried cheese and sweet or creamy dips, making them a versatile appetizer for sharing or snacking.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
-5 as a light appetizer
Calories:
214 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 9 ounces halloumi cheese usually 1 package – exact weight really doesn’t matter
- 3 tablespoons flour or a little more if you need it
- vegetable oil or light olive oil) I usually fill a medium saucepan to a depth of about half an inch, for frying
for dipping
- sweet chili sauce (or sweet dipping sauce of your choice)
- Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Cut the halloumi cheese into cubes about 1 inch square (exact size doesn’t matter though).
- Spread the flour out on a plate and roll the halloumi cubes in it while they’re still wet.
- Heat up the oil in a medium saucepan until the end of the halloumi sizzles when dipped into it. Then, carefully lower the halloumi bites into the oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until deep golden and crunchy-looking (you might have to do this in 2 or more batches).
- Lift the bites out of the oil with a slotted metal spoon, and serve in bowls with sweet chili sauce and Greek yogurt (if you like).
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Notes
- Cut halloumi into your preferred bite-size pieces; size does not affect the method.
- Cook until the pieces appear as crisp as slightly overcooked fries for optimal crunch.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce and optionally Greek yogurt for dipping.
- Prepare in batches to keep oil temperature consistent and bites evenly browned.
- Can be shaped as fries instead of cubes, using the same frying technique.
Nutrition Information
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
765mg
(32%)
Calcium
638mg
(64%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 -5 as a light appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 765mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 638mg | 64% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.