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    Home » Air Fryer Vegetables

    Air Fryer Halloumi Fries

    Posted: Mar 21, 2020 · Updated: Feb 16, 2022 by Tonje

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    These crispy, delicious air fryer halloumi fries are one of my favorite side dishes. With a breaded exterior, and soft cheese on the inside, this is a popular appetizer or side dish every time it's served.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • What is halloumi cheese
    • Top tips
    • Serving suggestions
    • Leftovers
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Recipe

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    The Nandos halloumi fries changed my life the first time I tried them, and I'm so excited to be able to make this homemade version any time I please.

    Breaded halloumi sticks, air fried to perfection in 10 minutes, is a complete game changer that honestly makes buying an air fryer totally worth it.

    Ingredients

    This easy recipe only requires three ingredients: breadcrumbs, an egg and halloumi.

    For the breadcrumbs, I like to combine panko breadcrumbs with grainy plain breadcrumbs. You can also use either one by themselves.

    If you wish, you could add some seasoning to the breadcrumbs. Consider adding peri peri seasoning, taco seasoning, some garlic powder or salt and pepper. I usually make mine plain, and serve it with a delicious dipping sauce.

    Instructions

    Slice the halloumi into thick fries.

    Sliced halloumi.

    Crack an egg into a bowl, and whisk until it's combined. In another bowl, add the breadcrumbs.

    Use a fork to dip each halloumi stick individually into the whisked egg, then into the breadcrumbs. The cheese should be coated with the breading on all sides. Repeat with each fry.

    Halloumi stick dipped in egg.
    Halloumi stick dipped in breadcrumbs.

    Preheat your air fryer to 180 °C/ 355 °F. Then, add the breaded halloumi sticks to the air fryer basket. Make sure to leave room between each stick to allow the halloumi to cook evenly.

    Breaded halloumi sticks ready for frying.

    Air fry the halloumi fries for 8-10 minutes, turning them once halfway through the cooking time. Serve them immediately while they are still hot.

    What is halloumi cheese

    Halloumi is a semi-hard cheese common in Greek and Cypriot cuisine. It's well known for its squeaky texture, and for it's high melting point which makes it ideal for frying or grilling.

    Fried halloumi is commonly used as a main protein in meat free dishes. If you wish to try other halloumi recipes, you can check out our chickpea and halloumi curry, or roasted courgette and halloumi salad.

    Top tips

    Here is my best tips for the ultimate halloumi fry experience:

    • A combination of panko breadcrumbs and regular crumbs is ideal. This will give the fries a thin coating with some thicker panko chunks here and there.
    • Preheat the air fryer before you add the halloumi to allow the fries to cook more evenly.

    Serving suggestions

    Halloumi fries are super versatile, and can be served as a snack, an appetizer, or as a side dish.

    Good fries need a good dip, and these air fryer halloumi fries deserve nothing but the best. Serve them with some good ketchup, homemade ranch dip, BBQ sauce or other dipping sauces you like.

    Here are some of my favorite mains to serve these halloumi fries with:

    • Spicy beef burger
    • Buffalo chicken tacos
    • BBQ meatballs
    • Walnut crusted chicken
    • Honey mustard pork chops

    Leftovers

    Leftover halloumi fries can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that the breading tends to soften, and the cheese will harden after being refrigerated.

    They definitely taste best served immediately after air frying, so I highly recommend only preparing the amount you need.

    Frequently asked questions

    What are halloumi fries made of?

    They are sticks of halloumi cheese coated in breading.

    Recipe

    Air fryer halloumi fries.

    Air Fryer Halloumi Fries

    These crispy, delicious air fryer halloumi fries are one of my favorite side dishes. With a breaded exterior, and soft cheese on the inside, this is a popular appetizer or side every time it’s served.
    5 from 1 vote
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 3 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine British
    Servings 4
    Calories 428 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb halloumi (450 g)
    • ½ cup breadcrumbs (8 tablespoons)
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    Instructions
     

    • Slice the halloumi into thick fries.
    • Crack the egg into a bowl, and whisk until it’s combined. In another bowl, add the breadcrumbs, salt and garlic powder.
    • Use a fork to dip each halloumi stick individually into the whisked egg, then into the breadcrumbs. The cheese should be coated with the breading on all sides. Repeat with each fry.
    • Preheat your air fryer to 180 °C/ 355 °F. Then, add the breaded halloumi sticks to the air fryer basket. Make sure to leave room between each stick to allow the halloumi to cook evenly.
    • Air fry the halloumi fries for 8-10 minutes, turning them once halfway through the cooking time. Serve them immediately while they are still hot.

    Notes

    Is this recipe allergy friendly? – This is a nut free and soy free recipe. It is also vegetarian and suitable for multiple diets.
    Can I make this with other types of cheese? – Halloumi is not a traditional cheese, as it does not melt. You could try substituting it with paneer, or with mozzarella cheese sticks.

    Leftovers

    Leftover halloumi fries can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that the breading tends to soften, and the cheese will harden after being refrigerated.
    They definitely taste best served immediately after air frying, so I highly recommend only preparing the amount you need.

    Top tips

    • Preheat the air fryer before you add the halloumi to allow the fries to cook more evenly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 1766mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 59IUCalcium: 1165mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Mattie

      February 07, 2021 at 3:59 am

      5 stars
      Okay these are perfect! Much better than what I've ever ordered at a restaurant, thank you!!

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