Description
A simple and addictive halloumi recipe that transforms cheesy goodness into a crispy delight using an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Halloumi Cheese, sliced into ½ inch thick pieces
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh lemon juice, to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the Halloumi: Slice the halloumi cheese into thick slices, around half an inch each.
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Set to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle and Coat: Lightly coat each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Air Fry: Place halloumi in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Remove when golden brown, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate halloumi in olive oil, lemon zest, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking. Avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure proper cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: halloumi, air fryer, grilled cheese, appetizer, Mediterranean