Why you’ll love this recipe
Golden halloumi cubes with a crisp sesame crust, hot honey, and a bright squeeze of lemon.
What you’ll need
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Crispy Halloumi Bites
Golden halloumi cubes with a crisp sesame crust, hot honey, and a bright squeeze of lemon.
Habibi Recipes
Crispy Halloumi Bites
Prep Time15 Minutes
Cook Time10 Minutes
Serves6 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz halloumi
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Pat the halloumi dry and cut it into bite-size cubes.
- Set up three bowls with flour, beaten egg, and a mixture of panko and sesame seeds.
- Coat each cube in flour, egg, and crumbs, pressing gently so the coating adheres.
- Heat the oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat and fry the bites until crisp and golden on every side.
- Warm the honey with Aleppo pepper and drizzle it over the halloumi; serve immediately with lemon wedges.