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    Air Fryer Halloumi

    Posted: May 14, 2022 Last Modified: Jul 21, 2022 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Beyond easy to make with only two ingredients, this crispy Air Fryer Halloumi recipe comes together in a few short minutes! This post will show you everything you need to know about air frying halloumi. Perfect as a snack on its own or as a part of an appetizer, lunch, or dinner.

    Air frying halloumi is so easy and I love you can use it in so many different ways. Enjoy the halloumi on its own as a snack or on top of a grain bowl, salad bowl, in a sandwich, and more!

    Air fryer halloumi in a plate.

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • I use to pan fry halloumi but every since making it in the air fryer, I’m not going back! I love how it’s hands-free with the air fryer. I don’t have to flip it or keep an eye on it.
    • I love how effortless it is to make crispy halloumi in the air fryer. Just brush it with some oil and you’re good to go.
    • It’s honestly so addictive. I can munch on this all day.

    What is Halloumi?

    Halloumi (or haloumi) is a semi-hard, unripened, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat’s and sheep’s milk from Cyprus. Halloumi has a similar texture to mozzarella but a saltier taste with a “squeaky” feel to it. I know, it’s a lot but it’s somehow soft, salt, gooey, squeaky, and crispy all at the same time! Halloumi doesn’t melt like a traditional cheese so it keeps its shape when you fry halloumi.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    A box of halloumi.
    • halloumi — I got the halloumi pictured above at Costco and my air fryer will comfortably fit one of the bricks when sliced into 6 to 8 pieces.
    • oil — while you could forgo the olive oil for the halloumi, I do like how it’s extra crispy with oil.

    How to Make Air Fryer Halloumi

    Sliced halloumi on a cutting board.
    • Slice the halloumi into your desired thickness.
    • Brush both sides with olive oil.
    Set of two photos showing halloumi before and after air frying.
    • Place the halloumi cheese into the air fryer basket.
    • Air fry the halloumi cheese at 400F for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on how golden you’d like the exterior to be.
    The inside of a piece of air fryer halloumi.

    Recipe Tips and Notes

    • Due to the way halloumi cheese is, placing them side by side would lead to them melting together. They’ve always peeled apart for me.
    • Got extra halloumi? Check out my post on how to cook halloumi to learn how to store and freeze fresh halloumi.
    • Keep in mind that halloumi is quite salty so you might not want to eat the whole block in one sitting.
    • You can cut your halloumi however you’d like: cubes, strips, wedges, etc. Just check on the halloumi earlier if you’ve cut them smaller than I have.
    • Try my air fryer garlic bread for another cheesy treat in the air fryer!
    Close up of air fried halloumi.

    Make Ahead Tips

    • Meal prep: once cooled, store the air fried halloumi in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
    • Reheat: you can enjoy leftover crispy halloumi straight from the fridge or warm it back up in the air fryer. I love when the halloumi is warm and crispy but when in a rush, I just eat it cold. No judgements here!
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    This is the air fryer I use. I love how large this air fryer is! It can fit a whole chicken or 2 bags of frozen French fries!
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    Close up of air fried halloumi.

    Air Fryer Halloumi

    Beyond easy to make with only two ingredients, this crispy Air Fryer Halloumi recipe comes together in a few short minutes! This post will show you everything you need to know about air frying halloumi. Perfect as a snack on its own or as a part of an appetizer, lunch, or dinner.
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 9 mins
    Total Time: 14 mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 235 grams halloumi
    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Instructions

    • Slice the halloumi into your desired thickness and brush both sides with olive oil.
    • Place the halloumi cheese into the air fryer basket.
    • Air fry the halloumi cheese at 400F for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on how golden you’d like the exterior to be.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I’m always so happy to hear about it! I’d love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I’d really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 588mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: Middle Eastern

    More Air Fryer Recipes

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    1. Mindy

      September 07, 2022 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      I saw this on facebook and had to try it immediately. It came out perfectly!!! YUM

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