Description
Make crispy halloumi cheese sticks in your air fryer. This recipe provides simple steps for achieving a golden, firm exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray (optional, for extra crispness)
Instructions
- Cut the block of halloumi cheese into sticks approximately 1/2 inch thick. Pat the sticks dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Toss the halloumi sticks in the flour mixture until they are lightly and evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 3 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray if you are concerned about sticking.
- Place the coated halloumi sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the sticks halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Dipping sauce suggestions include honey, sweet chili sauce, or a lemon-herb yogurt dip.
- For the best results, avoid overcrowding the basket; this allows hot air to circulate and create a crispier texture.
- If you skip the flour coating, the cheese may stick more and brown less evenly.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 55