Description
Enjoy the crispy perfection of air-fried halloumi with this quick and easy recipe. A delightful appetizer or snack featuring the irresistible combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Halloumi Cheese:
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, cut into ½-inch thick slices
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Serving:
- Optional lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Prepare Halloumi: Pat the halloumi slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Season: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Brush the halloumi slices with the seasoned oil mixture on both sides.
- Air Fry: Arrange the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air-fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve immediately with optional lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crunch, lightly dust the halloumi slices with cornstarch before air frying.
- Use traditional (not reduced-fat) halloumi for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
