Halloumi Fries

Sticks of halloumi cheese tossed in flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, baked at 425°F for 10 minutes, flipped, and broiled until golden brown. Crisp outside, soft inside. One 8-ounce block makes 2 servings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked halloumi, halloumi fries, halloumi sticks

Servings: servings

Calories: 336kcal

Author: Sara Nelson

Ingredients

1 block Halloumi cheese 8 ounces, cut into sticks about ½ inch thick
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 15 grams
2 Tablespoons cornstarch 16 grams
¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ tsp pepper
Cooking oil spray

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set one oven rack in the middle of the oven and one at the top. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Coat: In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the halloumi sticks in the 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, until the coating looks dry and set.
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, about 30 to 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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Notes

Pork Rind Coating: Use ⅔ cup crushed pork rinds instead of flour and cornstarch.

Refrigerator Storage and Reheating Instructions: 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.

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