Crispy Air Fryer Halloumi Bites Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Halloumi Bites are golden on the outside and soft inside.Made with halloumi cheese and a little oil in under 20 minutes.Perfect as an appetizer, snack, salad topping, or mezze platter addition.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 453 g halloumi cheese block, cut into 1 to 1½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
- Honey or hot honey for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the halloumi cubes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Place the cubes in a medium bowl and drizzle with the neutral oil.
- Toss gently until each piece is evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) if your model requires preheating.
- Arrange the halloumi cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece.
- Cook for 7–10 minutes.
- Flip each cube with tongs and continue cooking for another 7–10 minutes, or until the Crispy Air Fryer Halloumi Bites are deeply golden and crisp on all sides.
- Transfer the hot halloumi to a serving platter.
- Drizzle with honey or hot honey if desired.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and tender.
Notes
- Halloumi is naturally salty, so additional salt is usually unnecessary.
- Hot honey adds a delicious sweet-and-spicy contrast.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped parsley before serving.
- Fresh lemon wedges brighten the flavor.
- Serve alongside olives, hummus, and pita for a complete mezze spread.