Fried Halloumi
Golden-crispy cheese slices with a soft, melty center and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
⏱ 10 minServes 2Mediterranean
Ingredients
- •8 oz halloumi cheese
- •1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- •1 egg
- •1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •1 lemon
Directions
- 1Cut halloumi cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices or sticks.
- 2Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs.
- 3Coat each cheese piece in flour, then dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently.
- 4Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5Fry cheese pieces for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- 6Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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