Description
These Fried Halloumi Bites with Honey Chili Sauce are a delicious and addictive appetizer or main course option. Crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside, these halloumi bites are perfect for entertaining or a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Halloumi Bites:
- 16 oz. halloumi cheese cut into approximately 1″ cubes
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup cornmeal, preferably stone-ground, plus more if needed
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more if needed
Honey Chili Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (such as Huy Fong or sriracha)
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Halloumi Bites: In a shallow bowl, beat the egg well. In another shallow bowl, add the cornmeal. Dip each halloumi cube into the egg, then coat in cornmeal. Place on a plate.
- Make Honey Chili Sauce: Mix honey with chili garlic sauce and set aside.
- Fry Halloumi: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook halloumi bites until golden brown and crispy on each side.
- Serve: Drizzle honey sauce over halloumi bites, garnish with basil, and serve.
Notes
- This recipe serves 8 as an appetizer but can be a main course for four with a side of Greek salad.
- Chili Garlic Sauce can be substituted with sriracha or crushed red pepper in honey.
- Cornmeal provides a unique crunch, but panko breadcrumbs can be used.
- Substitute halloumi with Paneer or Queso Para Frier if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 269 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 701mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
