Description
Crisp, golden halloumi fries served hot with a zesty lemon cream for dipping—an irresistible blend of salty, creamy, and tangy flavors perfect as a stylish snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 2 blocks halloumi cheese (about 225g each), cut into thick fries
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for shallow frying
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for lemon cream)
- Zest of 1 lemon (for lemon cream)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for lemon cream)
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated (for lemon cream)
- Salt, to taste (for lemon cream)
- Optional: a pinch of sugar to balance acidity (for lemon cream)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine flour, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Toss the halloumi fries in the flour mixture until well coated. Shake off excess flour.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Once hot, fry the halloumi in batches, turning to brown each side evenly, about 1–2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the fries to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and stay crispy.
- In a bowl, stir together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to make the lemon cream.
- Adjust the lemon cream with more lemon or a pinch of sugar if needed.
- Plate the hot halloumi fries on a white dish with a generous scoop of lemon cream on the side.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra lemon zest for added brightness.
- Serve immediately while the fries are crispy and hot.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt for a tangier lemon cream dip.
- Halloumi is best eaten immediately as it can firm up once cooled.
- Serve with extra lemon wedges for added zest.
- For a smoky twist, add a pinch of cayenne to the flour mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
