Snack
Crispy Cheesy Halloumi Fries with Aleppo Pepper Hot Honey
Crispy Cheesy Halloumi Fries with Aleppo Pepper Hot Honey is the ultimate spicy Mediterranean snack, featuring a crunchy sesame coating. Experience the crunchy sesame coating that perfectly hugs the salty, melty halloumi, while the Aleppo pepper hot honey adds a sweet, fiery kick. This combination is an addictive flavor explosion that will have you nibbling straight from the pan!
Snack
Crispy Cheesy Halloumi Fries with Aleppo Pepper Hot Honey
Crispy Cheesy Halloumi Fries with Aleppo Pepper Hot Honey is the ultimate spicy Mediterranean snack, featuring a crunchy sesame coating. Experience the crunchy sesame coating that perfectly hugs the salty, melty halloumi, while the Aleppo pepper hot honey adds a sweet, fiery kick. This combination is an addictive flavor explosion that will have you nibbling straight from the pan!
The Recipe
Ingredients
Halloumi Fries
- Block of halloumi
- Flour
- Sesame seeds
- Sumac
- Za'atar
- Dried oregano
- Black pepper
- Smoked paprika
Aleppo Pepper Hot Honey
- Honey
- Dried chilies
- Aleppo pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut your block of halloumi into wedges. If your cheese comes in a brine, soaking it for a bit helps reduce saltiness.
- 2
On a plate, combine flour, sesame seeds, sumac, za'atar, dried oregano, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 3
Roll the halloumi wedges in the spice mixture until well coated.
- 4
Shallow fry the coated halloumi on all sides until golden. Alternatively, you can air fry them.
- 5
For the hot honey, combine honey, dried chilies, and Aleppo pepper in a saucepan. Let it come to a boil for five minutes, then strain.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Soaking halloumi in water can help reduce its saltiness if it's too salty.
- ◈Air frying is a healthier alternative to shallow frying.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Cut your block of halloumi into wedges. If your cheese comes in a brine, soaking it for a bit helps reduce saltiness.
- 2
On a plate, combine flour, sesame seeds, sumac, za'atar, dried oregano, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 3
Roll the halloumi wedges in the spice mixture until well coated.
- 4
Shallow fry the coated halloumi on all sides until golden. Alternatively, you can air fry them.
- 5
For the hot honey, combine honey, dried chilies, and Aleppo pepper in a saucepan. Let it come to a boil for five minutes, then strain.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Soaking halloumi in water can help reduce its saltiness if it's too salty.
- ◈Air frying is a healthier alternative to shallow frying.