Description
Crispy, golden halloumi slices fried to perfection and drizzled with a warm, sweet-and-spicy hot honey sauce. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and fresh thyme, this quick appetizer is bold, flavorful, and ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
250 g halloumi block
3 tbsp olive oil (divided: ~2 tbsp for frying, 1 tbsp for the honey)
⅓ cup honey (or rice malt syrup)
½ tsp dried chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the halloumi into thick slices (1–1.5 cm) and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the halloumi slices for 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the halloumi before removing from the pan. Set aside on a warm plate.
- In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey, and chili flakes.
- Gently heat the mixture until it just starts to bubble, about 30 seconds. Do not overcook.
- Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the warm halloumi, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan version, use plant-based grilling cheese and rice malt syrup instead of honey.
Swap thyme with fresh oregano or rosemary if preferred.
Add toasted pine nuts or pistachios for extra crunch.
Can be roasted at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes as an alternative to frying.
Adjust chili flakes based on desired heat level.
Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days and reheated in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 379
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
