Air Fryer Halloumi Fries

Easy Air Fryer Halloumi Friers with Hot Honey Sauce on a blue plate.

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These crispy Air Fryer Halloumi Fries are always a hit! Crunchy, salty, and made even better with hot honey. Ready in 15 minutes! Makes a crowd-pleasing appetizer, easy side or snack. Low in oil but packed in flavor. (Gluten Free option).

Prep Time7

Cook Time8

Total Time15

Servings:

Author: Bri Beaudoin

Ingredients

8.8 oz halloumi cheese
⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided)
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 large egg
oil spray (see note 1)
hot honey (optional, homemade or storebought)

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Instructions

Cut: Slice 8.8 oz halloumi cheese into 12 fry-sized sticks—cut the block down the middle split, then cut each half into 6 pieces (0.4-inch (1 cm) thick × 0.75-inch (2 cm) wide).
Prep: In 3 shallow bowls, mix:
Bowl 1— ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs and 1 teaspoon(s) Italian seasoning.
Bowl 2— 3 tablespoons all purpose flour, the remaining 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
Bowl 3—Whisk 1 large egg.
Coat: Toss all the halloumi sticks in flour mixture to fully coat. Use a fork to dip one stick in egg—let the excess drip off. Transfer to panko mixture. Use clean fingertips to press in the panko, until fully covered. Repeat and arrange halloumi in a single layer in an air fryer basket (see note 2).
Bake: Spray halloumi with a light, even coat of oil spray. Bake in an air fryer (no need to preheat) at 390℉ (200℃) until golden brown, about 8 minutes (time varies by air fryer). Serve hot with hot honey for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

Oil Spray: Such as olive oil, grapeseed oil, or vegetable oil.
Air fryer basket capacity: It's important the halloumi fries are arranged in a single layer—without overlapping—so they crisp up. This recipe was tested in a 6 QT air fryer. If yours is significantly smaller, you'll likely need to air fry in batches.
Make ahead tip: You can slice, dip and coat the halloumi sticks up to 4 hours in advance. Store in the fridge (covered), then arrange in the air fryer basket, spray with oil, and air fry just before serving. Remember: Don't skip the oil spray step!
Storage/reheating tips: These are best made fresh and served hot. In the unlikely event you have leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container and reheat in an air fryer at 350℉ (177℃) until warmed through (about 3 minutes).

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