Fried Halloumi Bites
Fried Halloumi Bites are golden and crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside! Paired with a zesty, refreshing cilantro dip, they truly are the perfect appetizer for summer nights!
Ingredients
- 1 batch Creamy Cilantro Dip
- 8 oz (225 g) halloumi cheese or queso fresco
- 2 eggs (whisked)
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (220 g) breadcrumbs (or half breadcrumbs half panko or crushed cornflakes for gluten-free)
Instructions
- Make the Creamy Cilantro Dip, if using. Make the dip first so the flavor can bloom while you make the cheese cubes. If using store bought or a different dip, skip this step.
- Cut the cheese into small cubes (1-inch or 2.5 cm).
- Prepare the fried cheese bites. Add flour to a large plate, whisked eggs to a small bowl, and breadcrumbs in a third plate. Start by dipping a few cubes into the flour until they’re even coated then dip into the eggs and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Make sure the breadcrumb layer is even before frying.
- Fry. In a large pan over medium-high heat, add about 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) of oil, then heat until hot. When you add a cheese cube, it should immediately fizzle and fry. Fry in batches until all four layers of the cheese cubes are golden and crispy (about 1-2 minutes per side). Remove from the pan once done frying and place onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any extra oil. Serve hot!
Notes
Make-Ahead Instructions: I don’t recommend making these ahead of time, fried food is best eaten as it’s made when it’s still super crispy! You can make the cilantro dip ahead of time though!
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 738mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 79IUCalcium: 455mgIron: 3mg
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