Description
Enjoy the crispy goodness of air-fried halloumi with this easy recipe. Perfect as a snack, salad topper, or appetizer, these golden-brown cheese slices are seasoned with olive oil, smoked paprika, and black pepper for a flavorful Mediterranean twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Halloumi Cheese:
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Prepare Halloumi: Pat the halloumi slices dry with a paper towel. Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Air Fry: Place halloumi in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air-fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway until crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy hot, perfect for snacking or as a topping for salads.
Notes
- Crispy halloumi pairs well with dips like tzatziki or sweet chili sauce.
- No extra salt needed due to halloumi’s natural saltiness.
- For extra crispness, lightly dust slices with cornstarch before air frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
