Air Fryer Halloumi Bites

You’ll be able to bake an entire block of halloumi within the air fryer and it’ll truly style fairly nice however if you need little items of salty, crunchy, breaded heaven, then it’s a must to make these air fryer halloumi bites.

They’re cubes of halloumi, coated in breadcrumbs and baked till crisp on the  exterior and completely gooey within the centre.

Halloumi is legendary for its agency texture and excessive melting level, making it good for frying, grilling, or baking.

These air fryer halloumi bites take issues a step additional by coating the cheese in a crisp, gently spiced breadcrumb crust, giving every chunk a satisfying crunch earlier than revealing the nice and cozy, chewy, gooey halloumi inside.

The mixture of paprika, cumin, and garlic within the breadcrumb coating provides a layer of heat and savoury depth, complementing the pure saltiness of the halloumi.

Panko breadcrumbs guarantee a light-weight, crispy end, whereas the air fryer technique retains issues fast and fuss-free, requiring solely a light-weight spray of oil to realize a golden crust.

These halloumi bites make a implausible appetiser or get together snack.

They pair splendidly with a choice of dips, equivalent to candy chilli sauce for a bit of warmth, tzatziki for a cooling distinction, or a easy garlic mayo for further indulgence.

For a bit freshness and to spherical out lunch, you can serve them alongside a crisp salad with lemon dressing to chop by way of the richness.

These halloumi bites are finest loved contemporary out of the air fryer whereas the coating is at its crispiest, however if in case you have leftovers, you’ll be able to reheat them for a couple of minutes within the air fryer to revive their crunch.

Whether or not you are making them as a starter, a aspect dish, or a snack to share, they’re positive to be successful.

Learn on for the total recipe with detailed directions and a useful {photograph} for each step. And if in case you have any questions, simply depart me a remark. Get pleasure from!

Directions

Drain your halloumi and pat it dry.

Lower into cubes to present 16 bitesize items.

Put the breadcrumbs in a bowl. Add the cumin powder, paprika, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper and blend collectively. Arrange two additional bowls, one containing your flour seasoned with salt and pepper and one containing your crushed egg.

Dip a bit of halloumi into the flour, turning to flippantly cowl on all sides. Shake off the surplus.

Now dip the piece of halloumi into the crushed egg, coating on all sides. Enable any extra to drip away.

Lastly, flip your piece of halloumi over within the breadcrumbs to cowl throughout.

Repeat with each dice of halloumi.

Preheat the air fryer in line with the producer directions. Mine defaults to 4 minutes at 205C.

Brush or spray the air fryer basket with a bit oil, place the halloumi bites within the basket.

Spray or drizzle oil over the tops.

Set the air fryer to 180C and bake for 10 minutes or till golden and crisp.

Serve sizzling whereas nonetheless delightfully gooey.

Get pleasure from on their very own as a shared snack, or as a starter or aspect to accompany a primary meal. They’re great served with a candy chilli sauce to dip in.

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Air fryer halloumi bites recipe

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