Hot Honey Halloumi Cheese (Print Version)

Golden halloumi slices fried to perfection and topped with a spicy-sweet honey drizzle.

# Components:

→ Cheese

01 - 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½ 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 - ½ tsp lemon juice

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Pat the halloumi slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Warm olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Place halloumi slices in a single layer and fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
04 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl until fully incorporated.
05 - Transfer fried halloumi to a serving plate. Drizzle with hot honey glaze, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes twenty minutes from start to finish and delivers restaurant-worthy presentation
  • The salty-sweet-spicy combination hits every craving in one bite
  • You can scale it up easily for impromptu gatherings
02 -
  • Halloumi releases moisture as it fries, so don't crowd the pan or you'll end up boiling instead of searing
  • The glaze thickens quickly if you try to heat it separately, so mix it at room temperature and drizzle cold
  • Serve this straight from the pan—reheated halloumi never quite recovers its original texture
03 -
  • Don't use high heat beyond medium-high or the outside will burn before the interior softens properly
  • A cast-iron skillet gives the best crust, but non-stick makes cleanup effortless
  • If the halloumi is too thick, it won't heat through—aim for that half-inch sweet spot
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