My Halloumi fries with honey, chili flakes and sesame became a favorite fast. I made it once and immediately started getting requests to make it again. You’ll want to try this one. Halloumi cheese is a semi-soft goat or sheep milk cheese. It has a very high melting point so it is great to fry or grill. The first time I had it was at a Greek restaurant and I loved it. Think of it as a Greek substitute for Mozzarella sticks only you don’t need to do the whole breading station. The cheese sticks fry up on its own without any coating.
You can buy the cheese in packages and all you have to do is slice it into “fries”. I cut them about 3/4 inch thick for this recipe.
Once you cut the cheese, you’ll want to pat it dry with paper towels to absorb any moisture. This will help the cheese get golden brown when pan fried.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan until very hot. Add the Halloumi fries and cook until golden brown. Flip and continue browning on all sides. In total, you’ll fry them for about 5 minutes.
Place them on a platter and make your dressing.
The dressing for these “fries” couldn’t be easier to make. You simply mix the honey and chili flakes in a small bowl. That’s it. Go ahead and drizzle all over the Halloumi and then sprinkle with the sesame seeds which adds texture to this dish.
Halloumi is very salty so by drizzling it with the honey and adding the chili flakes and sesame seeds, you get that whole “sweet, salty and slightly crunchy” thing going on. If you love Halloumi as much as I do, be sure to try my Halloumi Cheese Salad with Berries. It is so good.
This is a great first course and I love serving it if I’m doing a whole Meditterean feast or Greek meal. If you like that idea, try my Whipped Feta with Cucumbers, my Greek Five Layer Dip and don’t forget my Classic Hummus. If you are putting out a spread or entertaining a crowd, add in a tray of my Lamb Meatballs with Baked Feta Pasta.
This makes a great addition for an outdoor BBQ or afternoon get together with friends. Since you don’t have to deal with the breading station, you can cook these up quickly and have an amazing treat for your guests. If you liked this recipe, please leave a rating and comment below. When did you serve these?
Be sure to check out some of my other cheese appetizers.
Halloumi Fries with Honey, Chili Flakes & Sesame
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Ingredients
- 8 Oz. Halloumi Cheese
- 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
- 1/4 Tsp. Calabrian Chili flakes
- 1 Tsp. Sesame Seeds
- 2 Tbsps. Honey
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Slice the Halloumi cheese into “fries” and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cook the cheese until golden brown on side one, flip and continue browning on all sides until golden brown. (about 5 minutes).
- Mix the honey and chili flakes in a small bowl. Serve the Halloumi on a platter or individual dishes drizzled with the honey and sprinkled with the sesame seeds. Serve with your choice of fruit (mango, cherries, grapes, nectarines and berries are all great options) or a cucumber and tomato salad. I personally, just love to eat them dipped in the honey on their own. Enjoy.
