Crispy on the surface, gooey on the within, this Air Fryer Halloumi is the proper fast snack or appetizer. Take pleasure in golden, gooey cheese bites quick!
TENDER OOEY, GOOEY CHEESE RECIPE
Air Fryer Halloumi has turn out to be my new favourite snack, appetizer or snack-e-tizer – ha! I’m hooked on it now. In case you like mozzarella sticks – you’ll LOVE this!! Good fast after college/after work snack too. In case you aren’t aware of halloumi cheese, it is rather just like bread cheese. It’s a semi-hard white cheese (often made out of cow’s milk however I’ve seen goat’s milk variations.) You don’t have to heat it as much as get pleasure from it however it holds up very well to the heating course of which makes it a fantastic cheese to pop within the air fryer on in a skillet! It’s easy to make and comes collectively tremendous quick!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
So, I dwell in a smaller space and I can often solely discover this type of cheese at Aldi’s. However, I’ll say that I’ve seen this cheese turning into extra “mainstream” and among the greater chain grocery shops are likely to have it. In case you can’t discover it, search for a tougher cheese like “bread cheese” or “grilling cheese”. Dealer Joe’s makes a scrumptious garlic bread cheese that’s wonderful! Simply slice it up and proceed with the recipe as written beneath!
Because it comes collectively so rapidly, it’s good to attend till you’re able to serve it because it’s greatest served straight away!
Sure, this may be carried out in a skillet and chances are you’ll be aware of making it that approach. However, I discover utilizing the Air Fryer lots simpler.
In case you don’t have parchment paper you should use aluminum foil or simply ditch it altogether and plop it proper within the Air Fryer basket. The parchment paper was primarily used for straightforward clear up anyway.
I solely make this cheese proper earlier than serving. The cheese could be saved for as much as 5 days within the fridge. You may reheat it at 400° F within the oven, for 2-4 minutes.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- halloumi cheese– it’s bought in blocks. Don’t hesitate to ask a retailer affiliate should you need assistance discovering it. You need to discover it with the opposite cheeses however some shops carry it with the specialty cheeses in a separate case.
- olive or avocado oil
- paprika – this actually is for coloration so should you don’t have it, don’t exit and purchase it only for this.
- garlic powder
- honey– that is optionally available, however I believe it provides a contact of sweetness
- pink pepper flakes– once more, that is all optionally available. It provides a contact of warmth however should you don’t like that, don’t use it.
- sprigs of rosemary – optionally available however I believe if you’re serving this to friends, it actually elevates it and makes a pleasant presentation.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER HALLOUMI:
Line a 5-6 quart air fryer tray with parchment paper. Brush either side of the cheese slices with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle the paprika and garlic powder on either side of the cheese.
Place the cheese within the air fryer basket. Cook dinner at 350F levels for 4-5 minutes or till golden brown. You don’t must preheat the air fryer first. Flip the cheese over (it’s fairly sizzling at this level so do that with tongs or a spatula) and prepare dinner for an extra 4 to five minutes or till golden brown and crispy.
Non-obligatory: prime with pink pepper flakes, rosemary and a drizzle of honey.
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Energy: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fats: 22g | Sodium: 1025mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g
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