The very best haloumi recipe I do know – Haloumi Fries! Suppose – French fries, however higher. The outsides are crunchier (thanks panko!) and the insides are heat, salty haloumi cheese. Assured crowd pleaser for a celebration or as a starter. Fry, bake or air-fry!
It began as a salad.
I discovered myself in a typical scenario of getting an extra stash of one thing (haloumi on this case) as a result of it was steeply discounted and I couldn’t resist. Let’s make a beautiful haloumi salad! I declared enthusiastically, channelling the virtuous aspect of me.
There have been a number of iterations. And so they had been all scrumptious……however then somebody had the genius concept to strive haloumi fries and hastily, the salads had been lengthy forgotten.
So sure, these haloumi fries advanced from salads. You may join the dots, proper? 😂
( I did share a haloumi salad recipe as soon as – it’s right here.)
Simply briefly, on Haloumi Fries (& haloumi)
Named as such as a result of they appear like fries besides made with haloumi, Haloumi Fries should not a brand new factor. They’ve been on the menu of Mediterranean and loads of non-Mediterranean eating places/bars/bistros for years, and there’s a great deal of recipes on the web.
Haloumi is a cheese from Cyprus that’s agency, salty and briny. It’s a bit like Greek feta. Nevertheless, feta crumbles whereas halloumi doesn’t crumble as nicely, halloumi goes golden brown when pan fried whereas feta doesn’t, and feta semi-melts when heated whereas halloumi doesn’t. Which is why it’s splendid for making fries!
What you want for Haloumi Fries
Right here’s what you might want to make Haloumi Fries:
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Haloumi – or halloumi. A agency briny cheese from Cyrus, looks like Greek feta. Discover it vac-packed within the cheese part. Has a wonderful lengthy shelf life so I top off when discounted!
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Panko breadcrumbs – A Japanese breadcrumb favoured for the extra-crispy coating it offers crumbed meals. You should purchase it at most massive grocery shops (Coles, Woolworths) within the Asian meals part however cheaper in Asian shops! Substitute with common breadcrumbs when you can’t discover it.
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Spices – For seasoning the flour coating. Provides further flavour. Not important…however why skip it?? The Italian herbs is simply the generic retailer purchased pre-mix offered in each grocery retailer. I take advantage of it usually in my recipes, just like the One Pot Beef Pasta I shared not too long ago!
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Egg and flour – The glue, to make the panko persist with the haloumi.
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Oil for shallow frying – Canola, vegetable or some other impartial flavoured oil. Even olive oil (however don’t waste your cash utilizing pricier further virgin olive oil!).
Garlic yogurt sauce
We’re making a fast garlic dipping sauce at the moment utilizing yogurt as the bottom. The cool tangy creaminess with pretty hit of garlic goes so nicely with the haloumi fries, so don’t skip it!
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Plain yogurt – Not sweetened. Preferable Greek. In case you use low-fat, it received’t have the identical mouthfeel as a result of it’s not as thick and creamy, however it would work simply high-quality!
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Garlic – Finely grated utilizing a microplane or grater so it disappears into the yogurt.
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Lemon – Only a contact, for further freshness. Substitute with vinegar.
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Further virgin olive oil – So as to add a little bit of richness to the sauce. We solely use a tiny quantity.
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Salt – For seasoning. Once more, only a tiny quantity!
How you can make haloumi fries
It’s truly comparatively quick as a result of they solely take 90 seconds to fry. I can do a batch in 20 minutes from begin to end. I additionally like that it’s extra shallow-fried slightly than deep fried. Simply – much less splatter, much less oil to take care of, and many others and many others. (I’m a selective deep frier. ie I solely fry when it’s actually price it!).
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Lower the haloumi into sticks round 1.5cm / 0/6″ thick. The size will depend upon the form of your haloumi. I reduce mine into 5 slices lengthwise, then every into half which makes uniform fries, and get 20 items.
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That is me chopping the slice in half to type a fry. 🙂
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Garlic dipping sauce – In all probability ought to have put this primary as a result of I do it first! Simply combine the elements collectively then put aside whilst you make the haloumi fries. It wants at the very least quarter-hour to let the flavours infuse and meld.
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Crumbing – OK, crumbing time! Flour first….then shake off extra.
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Then egg – maintain it as much as let the surplus drip off.
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Than the panko. Press to stick nicely and ensure there’s no bare patches!
Crumbing ideas
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Use bowls massive sufficient to suit the haloumi.
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Use the identical hand for the flour and egg, the the opposite hand for the panko. Much less finger-mess.
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Professional degree – crumb two at a time! Use a finger to maintain the fries separated as you dredge.
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Olympic degree – Moderately than turning or pinching/sprinkling the breadcrumbs on, TOSS the bowl to coat in breadcrumbs! Optimum mess free! 🙌🏻 You’ll see me display this within the recipe video beneath.
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Fry the halmoui sticks for simply 90 seconds till golden and crisp in oil pre-heated to 180°C/350°F.
Oil temperature testing – In case you don’t have a thermometer, check the oil temp utilizing a small dice of white bread. It ought to take 15 seconds to show golden and crispy.
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Drain the cooked fries on a paper towel lined tray. Then proceed cooking.
As a result of haloumi fries solely take 90 seconds to cook dinner, you don’t want to fret about holding cooked ones heat within the oven.
As soon as they’re all cooked, serve with the garlic dipping sauce!
Baking and air-fryer choices
At any time when I share a deep fried recipe, the most typical query is – can I bake this? And scorching on it’s heels nowadays is – can I make this in my air fryer?
So at the moment, we’ve examined it out and blissful to report you could!
The baked choice is finest made utilizing my panko pre-toasting approach the place the breadcrumbs are baked within the oven for 8 to 10 minutes to make them golden and crunchy earlier than utilizing. In any other case, they are going to come out pale with brown spots slightly than a ravishing even golden brown like when fried. It’s not a giant deal – unfold on the identical tray you’ll be baking the haloumi fries. 🙂 Tried and confirmed approach that readers love in recipes corresponding to Crunchy Rooster Tenders, Baked Filet-O-Fish and Baked Rooster Cordon Bleu! Crumb the halloumi, then bake on a rack at similar temp for 20 minutes or till crunchy.
The air fryer choice works a deal with! Pre-heat air fryer to 200°C/390°F for five minutes. Oil spray fries and spray the basket. Place all haloumi fries in a single layer in a 7 L/qt+ air fryer. Prepare dinner for 9 minutes till crispy and golden!
Distinction to fried model (trustworthy choice) – The baked model is about 80% nearly as good because the fried model. You lose some moisture from contained in the haloumi as a result of it takes longer to get the crunchy coating within the oven (even with pre-toasting). The air-fryer model, nevertheless, is superb!
The crumbing on each the air fryer and baked variations cut up a wee bit just because they take longer to cook dinner than within the oil which is a brilliant quick 90 seconds.
How you can serve haloumi fries
Haloumi fries usually seem on menus as a starter or a small-dish tapas choice. It’s a meals for nibbling, one thing utterly completely different out of your standard chips ‘n dips. Not that I’ve something in opposition to chips ‘n dips, being the snack monster that I’m (proof – my full dip recipe assortment right here!).
However, generally it’s good to have one thing completely different to the standard that may impress the pants off your loved ones and associates. The mixture of the nice and cozy, softy, salty halloumi insides and the golden crunchy crumb with the cooling garlicky yogurt dip is each snack monsters’ dream come true. I actually hope you do this in the future! – Nagi x
Watch how you can make it
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Haloumi fries
Prep: 15 minutes
Prepare dinner: 10 minutes
Complete: 25 minutes
Appetizer, Snack, Starter
Greek, Western
Servings5
Faucet or hover to scale
Substances
Yoghurt garlic dipping sauce:
Directions
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Garlic dipping sauce – Combine elements in a bowl and put aside for at the very least 20 minutes to let the flavours develop.
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Lower the haloumi into fries round 1.5cm / 0/6″ thick. The size will depend upon the form of your haloumi. I reduce mine into 5 slices lengthwise, then every into half which makes uniform fries, and get 20 items.
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Dry – Pat halloumi principally dry utilizing tea towels.
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Prep – Utilizing 3 bowls massive sufficient to toss the halloumi, put the eggs in a single bowl, combine Flour Dredge in one other and blend Crumbing elements in a 3rd.
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Crumb – Dip a haloumi fry in flour, shake off extra. Dip in egg, enable extra to drip off. Coat in breadcrumbs, urgent to stick, then place on tray. PRO: Do 2 at a time. 🙌🏻 Toss haloumi in breadcrumbs (by tossing the bowl) so you do not have to the touch. 🙌🏻
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Warmth oil in a medium sauce pan over excessive warmth till it reaches 180°C/350°F (Word 4).
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Fry 5 haloumi sticks at a time for 1 1/2 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined tray. Repeat with remaining haloumi.
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Air fry and baking – see Word 5.
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Serve scorching with yoghurt garlic dipping sauce!
Recipe Notes:
2. Italian herbs – Retailer purchased combine you’ll find in any grocery retailer. Substitute with any mixture of dried oregano, basil, parsley.
3. Panko breadcrumbs – A Japanese breadcrumb favoured for the extra-crispy coating it offers crumbed meals. You should purchase it at most massive grocery shops (Coles, Woolworths) within the Asian meals part however cheaper in Asian shops! Substitute with common breadcrumbs when you can’t discover it.
4. Oil check – In case you don’t have a thermometer, check the oil temp utilizing a small dice of white bread. For 180C/350F, it ought to take 15 seconds to show golden and crispy.
5. Air fry choice (wonderful!) – Pre-heat air fryer to 200°C/390°F for five minutes. Oil spray fries and spray the basket. Place all haloumi fries in a single layer in a 7 L/qt+ air fryer. Prepare dinner for 9 minutes till crispy and golden!
Baking (haloumi dries out slightly greater than frying) – Unfold breadcrumbs on tray, spray generously with oil then at bake 180°C/350°F (160°C fan-forced) for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the tray midway, till the breadcrumb is golden. (In case you don’t do that, your fries will find yourself pale and splotchy not a good golden color). Crumb the halloumi, then bake on a rack at similar temp for 20 minutes or till crunchy.
6. Leftovers reheat fairly nicely! 10 minutes in a 180C/350F oven. It’s 90% nearly as good. If making for a crowd, I’d fortunately serve reheated haloumi fries!
Diet per serving, assuming 5 servings. I made an estimation of oil that truly finally ends up on each bit and factored in leftover flour and breadcrumbs.
Diet Data:
Energy: 403cal (20%)Carbohydrates: 13g (4%)Protein: 21g (42%)Fats: 30g (46%)Saturated Fats: 14g (88%)Polyunsaturated Fats: 4gMonounsaturated Fats: 11gTrans Fats: 0.04gLdl cholesterol: 69mg (23%)Sodium: 1178mg (51%)Potassium: 129mg (4%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 826IU (17%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 793mg (79%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
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