The BEST Crispy Halloumi Fries (+ Air Fryer Option)
Really crispy fries... but they aren't regular fries. They're fried halloumi cheese - with easy, yummy dips like Greek yogurt and sweet chili sauce. A family favorite for years, these halloumi fries are the original recipe with just 3 ingredients (no breading necessary!). They truly are legendary. Everyone loves them, and they take just minutes to make. Will they become a new family go-to for you, too? Try them and see!
9ounceshalloumi cheese(this is usually 1 'log' but exact weight doesn't matter)
2tablespoonsflour
vegetable oil For frying (enough to fill a medium saucepan to a depth of about half an inch). Use light olive oil or another favorite oil if you prefer.
For the dips (optional)
Greek yogurt (or sour cream), sweet chili sauce (I prefer Greek yogurt. I sometimes swirl the two together.)
Cut the halloumi cheese into roughly equal sized ‘fries’. Mine are about 1.5cm in thickness and I get 12 fries out of one block of cheese.
9 ounces halloumi cheese
Roll the ‘fries’ in the flour.
2 tablespoons flour
Heat up the oil in a small to medium-sized saucepan until the end of the ‘fry’ dipped into it sizzles. Then, carefully lower the fries into the oil.
vegetable oil
Fry for a few minutes on each side or until golden and crunchy-looking (flip over with a fork). You might have to do this in 2 or more batches.
Remove carefully from the oil with a slotted spoon and serve immediately with the dips.
Greek yogurt (or sour cream), sweet chili sauce
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Notes
Inspiration: Recipe inspired by Oli Baba's original halloumi fries invented in 2015 and sold at Camden market in London.Best pan to use: I usually use a small to medium-sized saucepan so that I don't use much oil. I prefer to cook in 2 batches instead of using a larger saucepan. Oil: I prefer either vegetable oil or light olive oil but you can use any oil, really. After you've finished cooking, let the oil cool down then pour it into a double layer of leak-proof bags before throwing away. How to serve: While I love to serve with Greek yogurt and sweet chili sauce, you can serve these with any sweet, tangy or creamy dip. My advice is to keep the dip(s) simple! Alternatively, you can serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over. I usually serve halloumi fries as a small appetizer for guests, or as a light lunch with bread and olives for ourselves.Nutritional info: Note that when calculating the nutritional info for this recipe, I did not include the cooking oil or dips. Where to buy halloumi: It's widely available in supermarkets/grocery stores or Mediterranean style delis in many countries. If halloumi is tricky to find where you are, you could use Latin American ‘queso para freir’ or Indian paneer instead if you like. Or any hard cheese that you know doesn’t melt easily when heated.