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Life-changing Fried Halloumi Bites

Make these super easy and popular fried halloumi bites with just 3 ingredients – halloumi cheese, flour, and oil. They’re such a quick and easy appetizer or party snack, and they never fail to impress!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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 for frying (or light olive oil) I usually fill a medium saucepan to a depth of about half an inch
for dipping
  • Sweet chili sauce (or sweet dipping sauce of your choice)
  • Greek yogurt

Instructions

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  1. Cut the halloumi cheese into cubes about 1 inch square (exact size doesn’t matter though).
  2. Spread the flour out on a plate and roll the halloumi cubes in it while they’re still wet.
  3. 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).
  4. 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).

Notes

  • How much halloumi you need: 1 regular sized ‘log’ of halloumi cheese makes enough of these delicious bites to serve 4 to 5 as a light appetizer or amuse bouche. Make another batch if you think your guests will want more than a few each!
  • Cutting the halloumi: I’ve stated in the recipe to cut the halloumi into 1 inch squares, but the exact size really doesn’t matter. Just cut them to the size you think you might like them!
  • How to know when they're cooked: For the best ‘crunch factor’, these fried halloumi bites should look like slightly overcooked fries. This way, they should stay crunchy for quite a while, even when fully cooled.
  • If you prefer, make halloumi fries instead. The method is exactly the same as you see in the video in this post. Just cut the halloumi into fry shapes instead. 

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.