The Best Crispy Halloumi Fries Recipe
Enjoy the irresistible crunch of crispy halloumi fries, a quick and easy appetizer or snack. These golden, pan-fried cheese sticks are coated in flour for extra crispness and served best with creamy Greek yogurt or spicy sweet chili sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cheese
- 9 ounces halloumi cheese (approximately one block or log)
Coating
- 2 tablespoons flour
Cooking Oil
- Vegetable oil (enough for shallow frying, about 1 to 1.5 cups)
Dips
- Greek yogurt or sour cream, for serving
- Sweet chili sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Cut the Halloumi: Slice the halloumi cheese into fry-shaped sticks about 1.5 cm thick. You should get roughly 12 fries from one block.
- Coat in Flour: Roll each halloumi fry in the flour to lightly coat all sides, which helps achieve a crispy texture when fried.
- Heat the Oil: In a small to medium-sized saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until hot enough that a small piece of halloumi sizzles on contact.
- Fry the Fries: Carefully lower the floured halloumi fries into the hot oil, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for a few minutes on each side until golden and crispy, flipping gently with a fork.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fries using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately while hot with Greek yogurt, sour cream, sweet chili sauce, or a swirl of both as dipping options.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure fries cook evenly and stay crispy.
- Maintain medium heat so halloumi fries cook through without burning.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove fries carefully to keep their shape intact.
- Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.
- Try mixing Greek yogurt and sweet chili sauce together for a delicious dip variation.
