Hot Honey Halloumi Dish (Print Version)

Golden halloumi fried crisp and drizzled with a spicy-sweet honey glaze and fresh herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

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

# Cooking Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cheese gets impossibly crispy on the outside while staying soft and melting within, creating a textural moment that feels almost indulgent.
  • Hot honey transforms this from simple fried cheese into something that tastes like it took hours, when you're really just ten minutes in.
  • It works equally well at a casual weeknight dinner or when you need to impress someone without fussing.
02 -
  • If the halloumi isn't patted completely dry, it will steam instead of crisping—this was my second attempt before I figured it out.
  • Halloumi has a high melting point, so even if you're nervous about the heat, trust it to hold its shape and reward you with that squeaky texture.
03 -
  • Keep a lemon nearby while frying—if any piece starts sticking or browning too fast, a squeeze of fresh juice into the pan acts like a reset button.
  • Make the honey mixture ahead of time so all you focus on while cooking is getting that cheese golden, which means your hands stay free and your attention stays where it matters.
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