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A metal container with halloumi fries in parchment paper and more fries on a plate behind.
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The Crispiest Halloumi Fries

These halloumi fries are an unbelievable appetizer or side. Made with battered halloumi pieces, they’re crispy, salty, and great for dipping in sauces!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: mains, Snack
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 5
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £1.28

Ingredients

  • 450 g (2 blocks) halloumi (£2.40x2)=£4.80) (£2.40x2)=£4.80)
  • 2 eggs (£1.50/3)=(£0.50)
  • 70 g panko breadcrumbs (£1.10)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 2-3 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp onion & garlic powder
  • Vegetable oil
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

  • Start by slicing the halloumi into strips, approximately 1.5cm - 2cm wide. This is a matter of preference though so adjust according to your preference. (Smaller fries will be more effort to dredge bare in mind)!
  • Next, assemble your dredging conveyor belt by adding the flour, Cayenne pepper, onion and garlic powder to one plate, the whisked egg to another, and finally the panko breadcrumbs to the last plate.
  • Coat the halloumi strips in the flour then place in the egg, use forks to evenly coat in the egg. Pick the piece up with the forks and allow the excess egg to fall off before dredging in the panko. To avoid mess with your hands, shovel the panko over the halloumi fry before rotating and setting on a plate.
  • Once all of the halloumi is coated, add vegetable oil into a large frying pan over a medium heat. Allow the oil to heat through before placing half of the halloumi strips into the pan, ensuring they aren’t touching. Fry on each side until golden brown, which takes approximately 2-3 minutes depending on the heat of your oil.
  • Rotate with tongs and once golden on both sides, set aside on a wire rack whilst you repeat with the second batch.
  • Serve with a dip of your choice - I love mayo, sweet chilli and honey & mustard mayo with mine!

Notes

  • Ensure the halloumi fries are sliced into longer pieces, neither too thick nor too thin.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pan to allow for proper crisping during pan-frying. Consider cooking in batches if using a smaller pan.
  • Halloumi is naturally salty, and there's salt in the breadcrumb mixture, so don't add additional salt to prevent the fries from becoming overly salty.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g