Crispy Oven “Fried” Halloumi Bites

These crispy halloumi bites are inspired by one of my favorite British pub snacks. And you don’t even have to fry them! You can crisp them up in the oven or even an air fryer. Serve them up with red pepper jelly and enjoy them with a cold, crisp beer. You and your friends are gonna love these!

Author: Sunday Table

Meal Type: Greek

Cuisine: Greek

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 30 bites

Calories: 76 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 lb - halloumi cheese
1 ½ cups - Panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons - sesame seeds
1 tsp - garlic powder
1 tsp - paprika
Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper
¼ cup - all-purpose flour
2 - eggs
1 tbsp - whole milk or water
Olive oil or olive oil cooking spray
Pepper jelly or chili sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Use a sharp knife to slice the halloumi into 1-inch cubes. Dry them very well with a clean towel or paper towels. Set aside.
Then, prepare the dredging station. Combine the Panko breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour the flour into a small bowl. In another small bowl, whisk the eggs and milk or water until smooth.
Working in batches, toss the halloumi cubes with the flour until all of the sides are well-coated. Tap off any extra flour, and dip the cheese cubes in the egg mixture. Let any extra egg drip off the cheese, and then toss the cheese cubes with the breadcrumbs, making sure all sides are well-coated.
Line the halloumi bites on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle the halloumi bites with olive oil, or spray them with olive oil cooking spray.
Bake the halloumi bites for 15 minutes. Then, flip the bites and bake them for another 5-10 minutes, until the cheese cubes are crispy on the outside and melty in the centers.
Serve the bites right away with red pepper jelly or chili sauce. Enjoy!

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