Hot Honey Halloumi (Printable View)

Golden halloumi slices with a spicy honey glaze, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2 inch thick pieces

→ For Frying

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Hot Honey

03 - 3 tbsp honey
04 - 1–2 tsp hot sauce (such as sriracha or chili flakes, to taste)
05 - 1/2 tsp lemon juice

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Pat halloumi slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Add halloumi slices in a single layer and fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
04 - In a small bowl, combine honey, hot sauce, and lemon juice until well blended.
05 - Place fried halloumi on a serving plate and drizzle generously with hot honey mixture.
06 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over halloumi and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cheese stays gloriously intact and crispy while that contrasting hot honey pools around it like liquid gold.
  • It's faster than most appetizers and somehow tastes like you've been planning it all day.
  • Works equally well as a sneaky snack, a dinner starter, or that one dish everyone gravitates toward on a mezze board.
02 -
  • Don't skip the drying step—I learned this the expensive way when one undried batch turned out disappointing, and it changed everything once I fixed it.
  • The hot honey mixture needs a moment to come together; whisking properly ensures the heat distributes evenly instead of pooling in sharp spicy spots.
03 -
  • Slice your halloumi just before cooking rather than ahead of time—it keeps the edges cleaner and fries more evenly.
  • If your hot honey seems too thick after drizzling, gently warm it for a few seconds; consistency matters for how it clings to the cheese and flavor distributes across your bite.
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