Air Fryer Halloumi
Thick slices of halloumi cooked in the air fryer until golden and squeaky, served with honey and chili. Four servings in 13 minutes.
Halloumi is made to take heat. It has a high melting point, so it browns on the outside without running into the basket, which is why it works so well in an air fryer.
Cut the block into slices about 1 cm thick, or into batons for halloumi fries. Pat them dry first, since surface water prevents browning. A little oil brushed on each side stops them sticking to the basket.
Cook it just until golden, no longer. Eight minutes at 200°C, turning once halfway, is plenty. Left longer the cheese hardens and turns rubbery. If your machine runs hot, check at 6 minutes.
It is best eaten while still hot and soft. Drizzle with honey and a pinch of chili flakes, or serve with a squeeze of lemon. The salty cheese and the sweet honey work well together. The cheese is salty already, so there is no need to add salt, and it is best served at once with something sharp such as lemon, pickled onion or a tomato salad.
Quick Answers
How long does Air Fryer Halloumi take to make?
About 13 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Air Fryer Halloumi?
Pat the cheese dry so it browns. Do not overcook; it turns rubbery. Serve at once while it is soft.
What should I serve with Air Fryer Halloumi?
Flatbread; Green salad; Roasted vegetables; Tomato salsa.
Is Air Fryer Halloumi suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Air Fryer Halloumi?
About 253 kcal per serving, with 14 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate and 17 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
How to Make Air Fryer Halloumi
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Heat the air fryer to 200°C / 390°F. Pat the halloumi dry and brush both sides lightly with the oil.
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Lay the slices in the basket in a single layer.
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Cook for 8 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and crisp at the edges.
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Drizzle with the honey, sprinkle with the chili flakes and serve with the lemon.
A Few Pointers
- Pat the cheese dry so it browns.
- Do not overcook; it turns rubbery.
- Serve at once while it is soft.
What to Serve With It
Flatbread · Green salad · Roasted vegetables · Tomato salsa
Storage
Best eaten straight away. Halloumi hardens as it cools; reheat briefly in the air fryer.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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