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!
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
Instructions
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Prepare your halloumi cheese by cutting it into strips the shape and size of large cut french fries.
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Make sure to use a sharp knife.
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In a bowl, add the flour and season with salt and zaatar.
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Drop the halloumi fries into the flour bowl.
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Shake well or use a fork to coat each halloumi fries with flour.
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In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
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Once the oil is hot, add in the halloumi fries.
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Allow to bubble and fry for 3 minutes before flipping.
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Once golden and crispy, remove the fries from the oil.
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drain the fries on paper towels.
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Make the Yogurt sauce.
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Mix all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
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Serve the halloumi fries with the dipping sauce.
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Enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
Halloumi fries (fried halloumi cheese) FAQ's
Why is halloumi so tasty?
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.
Can you eat Halloumi without frying it?
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.
Can you bake halloumi fries?
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.