Halloumi Fries with Honey-Lime Dip
Halloumi Fries with Honey-Lime Dip
Ingredients
For the Halloumi Fries
- 16 ounces halloumi cheese, block, patted dry
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Honey-Lime Dip
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Honey-Lime Dip: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro (if using), and salt until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Halloumi: Slice the halloumi block into 1/2-inch thick planks, then cut each plank into 1/2-inch wide fries. Pat them very dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Make the Coating: In a shallow dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Coat the Halloumi: Dredge the halloumi fries in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour. Place the coated fries on a clean plate or baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat the Oil: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of halloumi should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Fry the Halloumi: Carefully add the halloumi fries to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. The internal temperature of the oil should remain around 350°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Drain and Serve: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried halloumi to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with the prepared honey-lime dip.
⏱️ 5 min
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Halloumi Fries with Honey-Lime Dip
Ingredients
For the Halloumi Fries
- 16 ounces halloumi cheese, block, patted dry
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Honey-Lime Dip
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Honey-Lime Dip: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro (if using), and salt until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Halloumi: Slice the halloumi block into 1/2-inch thick planks, then cut each plank into 1/2-inch wide fries. Pat them very dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Make the Coating: In a shallow dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Coat the Halloumi: Dredge the halloumi fries in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour. Place the coated fries on a clean plate or baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat the Oil: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of halloumi should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Fry the Halloumi: Carefully add the halloumi fries to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. The internal temperature of the oil should remain around 350°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Drain and Serve: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried halloumi to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with the prepared honey-lime dip.
⏱️ 5 min