Hot Honey Halloumi (Print Version)

Golden halloumi slices topped with a bold spicy honey glaze for 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 (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

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat halloumi slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Heat 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 per side until golden and crispy.
04 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl, mixing until well incorporated.
05 - Transfer fried halloumi to a serving plate and drizzle generously with hot honey mixture.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The cheese gets impossibly crispy on the outside while staying soft and melty inside, which is the dream every time you pan-fry halloumi.
  • Hot honey is the kind of finishing touch that makes people ask for the recipe immediately—it's restaurant-quality but built in minutes.
  • It works as a snack, an appetizer, a side dish, or even tucked into a wrap, so one batch solves a dozen dinner scenarios.
02 -
  • Moisture is halloumi's enemy when frying—even a thin film of water will prevent browning, so pat those slices until they're almost uncomfortably dry.
  • The pan temperature is non-negotiable: if it's not hot enough, the cheese will just warm through and weep oil instead of developing that magical crispy exterior.
03 -
  • Use a non-stick skillet so you can fry fearlessly and flip with confidence without chunks sticking and tearing.
  • The honey-to-heat ratio is personal taste, so mix your glaze first, taste it, and adjust before committing to the cheese.
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