Halloumi Fries Recipe
Halloumi Fries are an unexpected and absolutely scrumptious appetizer, snack or side dish. With an inherently tangy-salty flavor, they have a crispy caramelized crust and a soft and creamy interior. When you dip them in the sweet and spicy Greek yogurt dip, you might love them even more!
Servings: 4
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
For the dip
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, whole fat
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs (mint, thyme, oregano, dill -- any combination), washed and dried
- 2 teaspoons honey (optional)*
- ½ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon hot or mild chile powder (or a combination)
- a few turns of black pepper (optional)*
For the fries
- 5½ ounce block Halloumi cheese
- olive oil for the pan
Instructions
For the Dip
- In a small bowl, mix the yogurt with the chile powder, finely chopped fresh herbs, lemon juice, honey (if using) and black pepper (if using). Set aside.
For the Fries
- Prepare the Halloumi. Place the block of cheese on a paper towel and wrap it around it to pat it dry. Then cut it into 12 approximately ¼ to ½-inch sticks. Place them on a paper towel and then place a second towel on top and pat them dry.
- Sauté. Heat a large non-stick skillet (about 12-inch) over high heat with a thin layer of olive oil until it’s very hot. Place the Halloumi sticks in the pan, one by one. If you don’t hear a sizzling sound, the pan and oil are not hot enough yet. Wait until they are. Cook on high for the first couple of minutes and then reduce the heat to medium heat. Sauté until the bottoms are nicely browned, about 4 minutes. Then flip them, and keeping the heat at medium, brown the other side. This should take just a couple of minutes. If desired, you can brown the thinner edges by stacking the sticks upright in the pan. They can lean against each other. Or you can use rubber heat-resistant tongs to hold them on the uncooked edge for a few seconds.
- Serve!
Notes
*I like to add the honey when I'm using a hot chile powder, to balance it out. Taste your dip without it and if you think it needs a bit of sweetness, add it.
*The black pepper is a great addition if you use a mild chile powder.
Calorie count is only an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal