These air fryer crispy halloumi bites are an ideal quick nibble for you to make! Enjoy these as an appetizer with hot honey!

Lately, I have been having a re-obsession over halloumi. I have phases with food where I spend weeks only eating it and then I stop for a period of time. At the moment, for me it’s the time where I’m eating halloumi non stop! I like to add to my meals in several ways, either grated on my favourite pasta, simply grilled pieces as a side to my protein, added to my salad, etc. Recently, I have discovered how to make them as bites and let me tell you, I’m hooked! This cheese is for perfect for these. It just melts enough not to burn you, and it has this wonderful texture that it almost make you forget that you are actually eating cheese!

What is halloumi?
Halloumi is a cheese coming from the Mediterranean island of Cyprus and the Middle East. It’s traditionally made from a mixture of goat and sheep’s milk. Lately, it has gained a worldwide fame for its impeccable flavour and unique texture once cooked, as it has a high melting point. Although it can be eaten raw, it is often grilled or fried before serving.
How to make these halloumi Bites?
Start by chopping the halloumi cheese into small bite sized cubes. Drench each piece of cheese in the beaten eggs and then in the prepared breadcrumbs mixture. Bake these halloumi bites for a couple of minutes in the air fryer. You can also cook them differently, find more information below. Once done, plate them and sprinkle a generous amount of flakey salt. I like to serve these air fryer crispy halloumi bites with hot honey on the side. However, you choose any condiment of your liking as halloumi goes well with so many yummy things!

How to cook these halloumi bites?
Even though, this recipe is specific for an air fryer, you can go ahead and cook them in other methods.
Air Fryer: To make these halloumi bites all you need is to lightly grease the air fryer pan with some oil, place the cheese bites and cook for about 10 minutes at 180°C/350°F. Turn them halfway through so that all the bites have a beautiful golden colour.
Oven: To make them in the oven, you first need to preheat the oven at 200°C/400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the breaded halloumi bites on the tray and bake for about 10 minutes until they have a nice golden colour.
Fried: To fry these halloumi bites, you need to heat some oil to about 170°C in a saucepan. Cook each piece for about 3/4 minutes.

FAQs
What to serve with these halloumi bites?
These halloumi bites are the perfect appetizer to nibble on before dinner or at party! Serve them with hot honey or any other sauce of your liking. You can also add these breaded cheese bites to you salad.

Air Fryer Crispy Halloumi Bites
Ingredients
- 450 g halloumi cheese cubed
- 120 g breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cube the halloumi pieces into small bite size pieces.
- Prepare two bowls. In the first one prepare the beaten eggs. In the second bowl, mix the breadcrumbs together with the spices and herbs.
- Drench each piece of cubed halloumi in the eggs and transfer to the breadcrumbs, making sure that all sides of the cheese is covered.
- Place the breaded cheese in the basket and cook in the air fryer at 180°C/350°F for about 10 minutes, turning them half way through the cooking process. Bake until they have a nice golden colour.
- Once done plate and season with some flakey salt. Serve with hot honey or any other sauce of your choice!
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