Halloumi fries are crispy, salty, and totally addictive—like the best snack version of halloumi.
They fry up golden on the outside and stay soft and chewy inside. Perfect with a dipping sauce.
Here’s a simple way to make them:
🧀 Halloumi Cheese Fries (Crispy & Golden)
Ingredients
- 250–300g halloumi cheese
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Black pepper
- 1–2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- Oil for frying (or air fryer)
How to Make
1) Cut the halloumi
Cut halloumi into fries (sticks about 1/2 inch thick).
2) Set up your coating station
- Bowl 1: flour + paprika + garlic powder + pepper
- Bowl 2: beaten eggs
- Bowl 3: breadcrumbs
3) Coat the fries
- Dip halloumi sticks in flour
- Dip in egg
- Roll in breadcrumbs
- Place on a tray
4) Fry or air fry
Frying method
- Heat oil to 350°F / 175°C
- Fry for 2–3 minutes until golden
- Drain on paper towels
Air fryer method
- Spray fries with oil
- Air fry at 400°F / 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway
Best Dipping Sauces
- Garlic mayo
- Sriracha mayo
- Tzatziki
- Sweet chili sauce
- Lemon yogurt dip
🔥 Extra Crunch Tips
- Use panko breadcrumbs
- Double coat (flour → egg → breadcrumbs → egg → breadcrumbs)
- Fry at the right temperature (too low = soggy)
If you want, I can also give you:
- a baked version
- a spicy version
- a Greek-style halloumi fries platter
Just say the word!