Middle Eastern · Appetizers

Halloumi Fries

Sticks of halloumi dusted in seasoned flour and fried until golden, with a lemon and mint yoghurt dip.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 20 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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Build the Meal Around Halloumi Fries

  • Lemon wedges
  • Sweet chilli sauce
  • Cucumber salad
  • Cold lager

How to Cook Halloumi Fries

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  1. Mix the yoghurt, lemon juice and mint in a small bowl.

  2. Pat the halloumi dry. Toss the sticks in the flour, paprika and pepper until coated.

  3. Heat the oil in a frying pan for 2 minutes over medium-high heat.

  4. Fry half the sticks for 4 minutes, turning, until golden on every side. Drain on kitchen paper and repeat with the rest.

Worth Knowing Before You Cook

Dry the cheese before it meets the flour.

Check the oil is hot with a pinch of flour.

If the pan smokes, lower the heat.

Serve at once, as the cheese firms up when it cools.

Keeping What's Left

Best eaten at once. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 1 day and are best reheated in a hot oven.

Halloumi Fries: Your Questions Answered

How long does Halloumi Fries take to make?

About 20 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Halloumi Fries?

Dry the cheese before it meets the flour. Check the oil is hot with a pinch of flour. If the pan smokes, lower the heat. Serve at once, as the cheese firms up when it cools.

What should I serve with Halloumi Fries?

Lemon wedges; Sweet chilli sauce; Cucumber salad; Cold lager.

Is Halloumi Fries suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. 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 Halloumi Fries?

About 392 kcal per serving, with 18 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 32 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

392Calories
18gProtein
8gCarbs
32gFat
0gFibre
2gSugar
770mgSodium

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