Description
Sizzling “crispy air-fried halloumi with honey drizzle” brings Mediterranean magic to your kitchen, melding golden cheese with sweet liquid gold. Cheese lovers find pure delight in this simple yet elegant dish that promises crisp edges and luxurious flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) block halloumi cheese
Oil and Cooking Spray:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Olive oil spray
Garnish and Drizzle:
- Honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Warm the air fryer to 380°F (190°C), ensuring an even heating environment for optimal crispiness.
- Transform the halloumi block into uniform ½-inch thick slices, creating a consistent texture for cooking.
- Apply a delicate layer of olive oil or spray across both surfaces of each halloumi slice to enhance golden browning.
- Position the halloumi pieces strategically in the air fryer basket, maintaining space between slices to guarantee thorough circulation of hot air.
- Carefully cook the cheese at 380°F for 8 to 10 minutes, utilizing tongs to gently rotate pieces midway through cooking process.
- Monitor the halloumi’s color transformation, aiming for a rich golden exterior that signals perfect crispness without burning.
- For enthusiasts desiring extra crunch, extend cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent over-browning.
- Transfer the hot, crispy halloumi immediately to serving plate, capturing its peak temperature and textural integrity.
- Elevate the dish’s flavor profile by gracefully drizzling honey across the surface, creating a sweet-savory contrast that complements the cheese’s salty character.
Notes
- Slice halloumi uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture across all pieces.
- Use minimal oil to prevent excessive greasiness while maintaining a crisp exterior.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow proper hot air circulation and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like lavender or wildflower for unique flavor profiles that complement the salty halloumi.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1560 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg