These Halloumi Fries are seasoned and oven-baked to perfection. This delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
You’ll love these fries if you enjoy recipes like these Golden Baked Jicama Fries and these Baked Tomatoes with Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese.
Halloumi fries are rooted in Mediterranean cuisine, as halloumi cheese originates from Cyprus. It’s traditionally made from a mixture of goat’s and sheep’s milk, though modern versions often also include cow’s milk.
Halloumi cheese is unique for its high melting point, which allows it to be baked, grilled, or fried without melting or losing its shape, which is why it works so well when made into fries.
These halloumi fries are a game-changer — melty, flavorful, and delicious on their own or with a dipping sauce.
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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
- Surprisingly easy to make.
- It’s a customizable recipe, as the spices can be adjusted to suit your taste.
- Great for sharing and bringing along to parties.
➡️ Ingredients
⏲ How to make halloumi fries
This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Preheat Oven: Position your oven racks to the middle and top racks of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coat: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the fries in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
Recipe Tip: If needed, you can lightly spray the fries with cooking spray at this point to better adhere the flour mixture to the fries.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Gently shake off the excess flour mixture from each fry, then transfer the coated fries to the prepared baking sheet and arrange them in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch each other (this allows them to crisp up nicely).
- Bake: Transfer the baking sheet of the fries to the middle oven rack and bake for 10 minutes.
- Flip: After the initial bake, remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully flip each fry over. Lightly coat each fry with some cooking spray.
Recipe Tip: Spray the cooking spray from further away than you normally would spray a pan. Doing this will ensure that the flour mixture isn’t sprayed off the fries.
- Broil: Transfer the baking sheet to the top oven rack and turn on the oven broiler. Broil the fries until the cheese is golden brown, which should take approximately 30-90 seconds. Watch them carefully to ensure they do not burn.
- Final Steps and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the fries to cool slightly. Serve them on their own or with a dipping sauce while they’re still warm.
👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions
- All-Purpose Flour: You can use rice flour for a gluten-free option. For a keto-friendly option, replace the flour and cornstarch with ⅔ cup crushed pork rinds.
- Cornstarch: Arrowroot powder or potato starch can also work.
- Smoked Paprika: Use regular paprika or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Garlic Powder: Use onion powder instead.
- Cooking Oil Spray: You can lightly brush the fries with extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil instead.
✨ Variations
- Add a pinch of ground cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and/or a drizzle of Sriracha to the flour mixture for a spicy version.
- Mix seasonings like za’atar, sumac, dried rosemary, dried thyme, and/or dried oregano into the flour mixture.
- After the initial bake, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on the fries before the broiling step for an extra layer of flavor and crispiness.
- Sprinkle some lemon zest and/or drizzle some lemon juice on top of the baked fries for a fresh, citrusy flavor.
〰️ How to serve
- Dipping Sauces — Serve them with tzatziki, hummus, garlic aioli, marinara sauce, or bbq ranch dressing.
- Chicken — Serve the fries with shawarma kebabs, chicken patties, or chicken bacon ranch poppers.
- Pork — Plate alongside shake and bake pork chops or oven baked ribs.
- Soup — Pair with a bowl of sweet potato and red pepper soup, creamy Italian sausage soup, or cream of crab soup.
- Pizzas, sandwiches, and burgers — Serve these as you would regular fries. Try it with cold veggie pizza, cranberry turkey sliders, eggplant milanese sandwich, or juicy smash burger recipe.
- In a Wrap — Include the fries in a pita wrap with some veggies and a drizzle of tahini or yogurt.
- Party Platter — Include them alongside finger foods like chicken wings, sliders, or mozzarella sticks on a party platter.
💬 FAQs
Where can I buy halloumi cheese?
Halloumi cheese is sometimes called “grilling cheese” in U.S.-based stores. It’s typically found in larger grocery stores’ specialty cheese section or stores that carry international foods. Sometimes, you might find it alongside other Mediterranean or Middle Eastern foods. If your grocery store has a dedicated section for specialty or gourmet cheeses — often located near the deli — you will likely find halloumi there.
Why are my halloumi fries not crispy?
Make sure you’ve coated them well and that they are not touching each other on the baking sheet. Also, don’t skip the broiling step, as it adds a crispy finish.
How should halloumi fries be stored?
Let the fries cool down to room temperature before storing them. Once cooled, place them in an airtight container, using parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the oven, air fryer, or on the stovetop. Keep in mind, however, that freshly made halloumi fries offer the best texture and flavor.
Can you freeze halloumi fries?
Freezing the halloumi fries is not recommended, as it can alter their texture.
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Halloumi Fries
Ingredients
- 1 block, 8 ounces Halloumi cheese, cut into thick slices (about ½-inch in width)
- 2 Tablespoons 15 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons 16 grams cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Position oven racks on middle and top racks of oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coat: In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss fries in flour mixture until evenly coated. (If needed, lightly spray the fries with cooking spray to better adhere the flour mixture to the fries.)
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Gently shake off excess flour mixture from each fry, then transfer coated fries to prepared baking sheet and arrange them in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch each other (this allows them to crisp up nicely).
- Bake: Transfer baking sheet to middle oven rack and bake for 10 minutes.
- Flip: After initial bake, remove baking sheet from oven and carefully flip each fry over. Lightly coat each fry with cooking spray.
- Broil: Transfer baking sheet to top oven rack and turn on oven broiler. Broil fries until cheese is golden brown, approximately 30-90 seconds. Watch them carefully to ensure they do not burn.
- Final Steps and Serve: Remove baking sheet from oven and allow fries to cool slightly. Serve on their own or with a dipping sauce while they’re still warm.
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