Hot Honey Halloumi Appetizer (Printable Format)

Halloumi fried to golden perfection then drizzled with spicy honey for a bold Mediterranean starter.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices

→ Hot Honey

02 - 1/4 cup honey
03 - 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce or chili flakes, to taste
04 - 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

→ Coating and Frying

05 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose gluten-free flour or regular flour
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - Fresh thyme leaves or chopped parsley
08 - Lemon wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Heat gently over low heat, stirring until fully blended and warmed through. Set aside.
02 - Pat halloumi slices dry using paper towels. Lightly dust both sides of the slices with flour to ensure even coating.
03 - Add olive oil to a large nonstick skillet and warm over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Carefully add the flour-dusted halloumi slices to the hot skillet. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until the surfaces are golden brown and crisp.
05 - Arrange fried halloumi on a serving dish. Drizzle generously with hot honey and finish with fresh thyme or parsley. Add lemon wedges on the side and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find ingredients from most grocers
  • Ready in just twenty minutes
  • Vegetarian and adaptable for gluten-free or vegan diets
  • Crowd-pleasing starter with showstopping flavor
02 -
  • Rich in protein and calcium
  • Freezes uncoated halloumi for up to one month
  • No need to salt halloumi before cooking it is already seasoned
  • The honey drizzle is my favorite part because it soaks into every crispy crevice and creates addictive bites I once let my little nephew help pour the honey and the laughter made the dish even more special
03 -
  • Fry only as many slices as will fit loosely in your pan to avoid soggy cheese
  • Always pat halloumi dry so it crisps not steams
  • A squeeze of lemon right before serving brightens all the flavors

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