Description
This fried halloumi with za’atar and honey is a quick and flavorful appetizer or snack featuring crispy golden halloumi slices coated in za’atar and cornflour, pan-fried, then finished with honey, chili flakes, and extra za’atar for a perfect balance of salty, sweet, herby, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
- 400 g Halloumi, sliced into 1 cm thick pieces
- 1 tsp + ¼ tsp Za’atar (divided, plus more for topping)
- 1 Tbsp Cornflour (cornstarch)
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp Runny Honey (divided, plus more for topping)
- ½ tsp Chili Flakes
Instructions
- Slice the halloumi into 1 cm thick pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, combine 1 tsp of za’atar with 1 Tbsp of cornflour.
- Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Dredge each halloumi slice in the za’atar-cornflour mix, shaking off excess.
- Fry slices in batches for 60–90 seconds per side until golden and crispy.
- Turn off the heat and drizzle 1 Tbsp of honey over the fried slices, flipping to coat.
- Transfer fried halloumi to a plate and keep warm; repeat with the next batch.
- Arrange all glazed halloumi on a serving platter.
- Sprinkle with chili flakes, the remaining ¼ tsp of za’atar, and an extra drizzle of honey.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh and hot—halloumi loses crispness as it cools.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like mint or parsley when serving.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet or oven, not microwave.
- Try variations like hot honey, lemon zest, smoked paprika, or serving with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
