Crispy Haloumi Fries

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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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snacks, Starter

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: Cheese, Deep Fry, Eggs, Haloumi

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 People

Calories: 731kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 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