Crispy Haloumi Fries make a lovely textural change from the normal Fries. The Greek Halloumi is softened by the fry process but the coating is a contrast and crispy. I have tried a lot of ingredients for the coating. I have used cornflakes, flavoured crisps, breadcrumbs, herbed croutons to name a few. They all work. Served as a side dish, starter and canape, they go so well with so many recipes. I serve mine with lime wedges or minted yoghurt sauce for an ideal nibble.
Crispy Halloumi Fries
Crispy Halloumi Fries are the perfect addition to a casual meal.
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Servings: 4 People
Calories: 731kcal
Ingredients
- 600 g halloumi cheese
- 2 large eggs free range
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning mix little spice hit or cayenne
- 150 g plain flour
- 90 g cornflakes or crisps, breadcrumbs etc.
- Vegetable oil to deep-fry
- 1 large lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Cut the halloumi cheese lengthways into ½ inch strips and place onto kitchen paper to absorb any liquid.600 g halloumi cheese
- Place the cornflakes in the food processor and blitz until they become crumbs.90 g cornflakes
- Pour the blitzed cornflakes into a low sided dish and add the taco seasoning.1 tbsp taco seasoning mix
- In a second low sided dish, crack the eggs and whisk briefly to mix.2 large eggs
- Doing one piece of halloumi at a time, dip into the flour and then into the whisked egg and then finally into the blitzed cornflake mixture and place onto a baking tray.150 g plain flour
- Turn on your deep fry fryer to a medium high heat while you repeat the dipping process with the rest of your haloumi.Vegetable oil
- If you are not using a deep fat fryer, then place a pan over a medium high heat and fill about halfway up with the oil. Test to see when up to temperature by placing a small bit of bread crust into the oil. If it sizzles and frizzles on contact, then it is hot enough.
- Place the halloumi into the oil in small batches to prevent the temperature from dropping quickly.
- Fry for about 3 minutes or until the haloumi is crisp and golden brown. (If the coating is browning quicker than 3 minutes then turn the heat down a little.)
- When cooked, transfer to kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
- Serve with a wedge of lime.1 large lime
Nutrition
Calories: 731kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 2051mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 1526mg | Iron: 9mg