Air Fryer Halloumi

Air Fryer Halloumi cheese is just the yummiest and easiest way to cook halloumi. Plus I'll give you loads of ways to serve your air fry halloumi too!

We've really caught the air fryer bug here at Daisies & Pie. If it will go in the air fryer then we're going to throw it in!

We love the way it cooks, how simple it is to use and just how much less mess we seem to make in the kitchen when air frying instead of conventional cooking!

Air fryer halloumi cheese is a completely delicious way to cook halloumi, it's a great alternative to deep fried halloumi, and literally just takes minutes. Meaning you can have dinner ready fast!

It's one of our favourite halloumi recipes!

Equipment Needed

• Chopping board

• Sharp knife

• Pastry brush

• Air Fryer - we've swapped air fryer from a Tefal to a Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone Air Fryer - the 9.5 litre two drawer cooking space is BRILLIANT when you're cooking for a family. And it makes cooking meat, chicken or fish and potatoes at the same time super easy!

Air Fryer Halloumi Ingredients

You'll just need halloumi, olive oil and your favourite seasonings to make our delicious air fried halloumi recipe!

• 250g halloumi cheese

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1-2 teaspoon Italian seasoning - we use the Schwartz Spicy Italian or grab our homemade Italian seasoning blend here.

How To Make Air Fryer Halloumi

It is super easy to air fry halloumi cheese and takes literally minutes!

Step One - slice and season the halloumi

• Slice the block of halloumi cheese into 8 slices.

• Brush both sides of the cheese with olive oil.

• Sprinkle over the Italian seasoning.

Step Two - how to cook halloumi in air fryer

• Lay the halloumi cheese slices into the air fryer basket.

• Switch the air fryer onto 180C and air fry the halloumi for around 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden.

• Once the halloumi is cooked remove from the air fryer straight away and slide onto serving plate.

Air Fryer Halloumi Recipe Variations

It's super easy to vary this recipe and flavour up the fried halloumi in different ways, any of the following are totally delicious!

• Brush with chilli infused olive oil and sprinkle with chilli flakes for spicy cheese!

• Brush with olive oil and dried mint for a Greek style serve.

• Brush with curry paste for a spicy, Indian style cheese starter.

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What To Eat With Halloumi

You can use the air fryer halloumi in any of the following meals or make up some of your own!

Halloumi Fajitas

Toss the halloumi into warmed soft flour tortilla wraps with fried peppers and onions. Add your favourite fajita toppings and serve. Grab our halloumi fajitas recipe here.

Halloumi Pitta

Stuff the air fry halloumi into toasted pitta breads with fresh, crunchy salad and a dollop of sweet chilli sauce. Get our halloumi pitta recipe here.

Halloumi Burger

Create a quick and easy vegetarian burger. Add the halloumi to a brioche bun, top with salad, burger pickles, ketchup and caramelised onions.

Halloumi Pasta

A delicious, quick and easy pasta dish that's ready in just 15 minutes - perfect served topped with air fryer halloumi! Get the halloumi pasta recipe here.

Get all our delicious vegetarian recipes here – like our tasty vegetarian fajitas

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