Hot Honey Halloumi (Print Version)

Crispy golden halloumi paired with a spicy-sweet honey glaze, perfect as a flavorful snack or side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½ inch thick pieces

→ For Frying

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Hot Honey

03 - 3 tbsp honey
04 - 1-2 tsp hot sauce (sriracha or chili flakes, to taste)
05 - ½ tsp lemon juice

→ Garnish

06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat the halloumi slices dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Warm olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Place halloumi slices in a single layer and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
04 - In a small bowl, combine honey, hot sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.
05 - Transfer fried halloumi to a plate, drizzle generously with hot honey, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cheese develops this squeaky, almost creamy interior while the outside gets impossibly crispy—it's pure textural joy.
  • Ready in 20 minutes flat, which means you can pull together an impressive appetizer faster than ordering takeout.
  • The spicy honey glaze is addictive enough that people will ask for the recipe before they've finished eating.
02 -
  • Wet halloumi is the enemy of crispiness—don't skip the paper towel step, no matter how eager you are to get cooking.
  • The glaze works best when added to warm cheese; cold cheese will reject the honey and it'll just pool on the plate instead of clinging to every edge.
03 -
  • If your halloumi starts to stick, your oil isn't hot enough—increase the heat for the next batch and let the pan recover for a moment.
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the very end, right after the glaze goes on, lifts everything and keeps the sweetness from becoming cloying.
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