Hot Honey Halloumi Cheese (Print)

Golden halloumi slices with a spicy honey glaze, ideal for easy flavorful bites.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 (such as sriracha or chili flakes, to taste)
05 - ½ tsp lemon juice

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - Pat the halloumi slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Place halloumi slices in a single layer and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each 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 and drizzle generously with the hot honey glaze.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The halloumi actually squeaks between your teeth in that deeply satisfying way that makes you feel like you're eating something special.
  • You get a complete flavor arc in each bite—salty, sweet, spicy, tangy—with barely any fuss.
  • Ready in twenty minutes from fridge to plate, which means you can impress people without the stress.
02 -
  • If your halloumi doesn't squeak, it either wasn't hot enough when it hit the pan or you've overcooked it—there's a narrow window, but once you've done it once, your instincts kick in.
  • Room-temperature halloumi will release water as it cooks and steam instead of browning, so take it straight from the fridge or it'll ruin the texture you're after.
03 -
  • Pat the halloumi extra dry—any lingering moisture is your biggest enemy for achieving that golden crust.
  • Keep the heat at medium-high, not scorching hot, so the outside crisps before the inside explodes out of the cheese.
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