Hot Honey Halloumi (Print Version)

Golden fried halloumi drizzled with a sweet and spicy honey glaze, ideal as a snack or side dish.

# 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 to 2 tsp hot sauce (sriracha or chili flakes, adjusted 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 - Warm 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 smooth.
05 - Transfer fried halloumi to a plate, drizzle generously with hot honey glaze, garnish with parsley, and serve lemon wedges alongside.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in twenty minutes but tastes like you spent actual effort, which is the perfect dinner party move.
  • The contrast between crispy cheese, warm spice, and that honey sweetness hits different every single time.
  • Works equally well as a snack at midnight or dressed up as an appetizer, no judgment either way.
02 -
  • Halloumi has a high melting point, which is why it works in a hot pan, but it still needs the right heat level—too low and it gets rubbery, too high and the outside burns before the inside warms through.
  • The hot honey needs to go on while the cheese is still warm, because cold halloumi makes the honey congeal and taste thin instead of clinging to the cheese like a glaze.
03 -
  • If your halloumi comes vacuum-sealed, open it and let the cheese air-dry in the fridge for an hour before you slice it—that's the secret to extra crispy edges.
  • Keep your hot honey warm in a small cup over a bowl of hot water while you fry the cheese so it stays pourable and glossy instead of thickening up.
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