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The Best Crispy Halloumi Fries
The Best Crispy Halloumi Fries are made by cutting halloumi cheese into fry-sized sticks, coating them lightly in flour, and pan-frying in vegetable oil until golden and crunchy outside while soft inside. These fries offer a satisfying texture contrast and a salty, slightly tangy flavor typical of halloumi. Served immediately with simple dips like Greek yogurt or sweet chili sauce, they make a versatile appetizer, side, or light lunch component.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
(as an appetizer)
Calories:
215 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
For the ‘fries’
- 9 ounces halloumi cheese (this is usually 1 'log' but exact weight doesn't matter)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- vegetable oil For frying (enough to fill a medium saucepan to a depth of about half an inch). Use light olive oil or another favorite oil if you prefer.
For the dips (optional)
- Greek yogurt I prefer Greek yogurt. I sometimes swirl the two together, or sour cream; with sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Cut the halloumi cheese into roughly equal sized ‘fries’. Mine are about 1.5cm in thickness and I get 12 fries out of one block of cheese.
- Roll the ‘fries’ in the flour.
- Heat up the oil in a small to medium-sized saucepan until the end of the ‘fry’ dipped into it sizzles. Then, carefully lower the fries into the oil.
- Fry for a few minutes on each side or until golden and crunchy-looking (flip over with a fork). You might have to do this in 2 or more batches.
- Remove carefully from the oil with a slotted spoon and serve immediately with the dips.
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Notes
- Use vegetable or light olive oil for frying and heat until a cheese piece sizzles before adding the fries to ensure proper crisping.
- Cook fries in batches to avoid overcrowding, which helps achieve even golden crusts.
- Serve immediately with simple dips like Greek yogurt, dill sauce, sweet chili sauce, or a squeeze of lemon for complementary flavors.
- Dispose of used oil safely by cooling and placing in leak-proof bags before discarding.
- If halloumi is unavailable, similar cheeses like Latin American queso para freir or paneer may be used as substitutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
766mg
(32%)
Potassium
4mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
638mg
(64%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 (as an appetizer)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 766mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 638mg | 64% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.