Description
Golden Halloumi with Honey and Thyme is a quick, irresistible appetizer where crispy, pan-fried halloumi is drizzled with sweet honey and finished with earthy thyme. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s the perfect salty-sweet bite for entertaining or snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 block halloumi cheese (225–250g, preferably PDO-stamped from Cyprus)
- Olive oil, for frying
- Honey, for drizzling
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Optional: chili flakes
Instructions
- Cut halloumi into thick slices (about 1–1.25 cm).
- Pat slices dry with paper towels to remove excess brine.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Carefully place halloumi slices in the pan and fry for about 1½ minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
- Transfer to a serving plate.
- Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with thyme and optional chili flakes.
- Serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Swap thyme for oregano for a different herbaceous note.
- Add chopped walnuts, pistachios, or sesame seeds for crunch.
- A drizzle of lemon juice or zest adds brightness.
- Maple syrup can be used in place of honey for a twist.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
