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A wooden board with slices of halloumi cheese.

Air Fryer Halloumi Cheese

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Air Fryer Halloumi is the perfect way to enjoy this popular Mediterranean cheese. Perfect as an appetizer, or for topping salads, wraps, etc.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 217
Author Dorothy Bigelow

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 package Halloumi cheese (approximately 8-12 ounces/250-375g)
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil or olive oil
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Instructions

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400ºF for 3 minutes, or according to your manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Cut the halloumi into rounds or rectangles ⅓” thick and pat dry with a clean towel.
  • Brush both sides of each piece of cheese with a thin layer of olive or avocado oil.
    Brushing oil on a slice of halloumi cheese.
  • Place the slices of halloumi cheese into the basket of the air fryer, leaving space in between each piece.
    An air fryer tray with halloumi cheese slices.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping the halloumi slices halfway through the cooking time.
    Slices of halloumi cheese that have been air fried.
  • Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
    Drizzling honey on fried cheese.

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Notes

Serving suggestions: Air-fried halloumi is absolutely delicious as-is, but can be served with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of fresh thyme or basil, with marinara sauce, or as a delicious addition to salads.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 750mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 625mg