Description
These Oven Baked Halloumi Bites are halloumi fries taken to the next level! With a crunchy dukkah crust, a soft salty center, and a drizzle of sweet honey, they make the ultimate snack or appetizer for any gathering. Paired with smoky red pepper romesco sauce, these bites are guaranteed to impress
Ingredients
For the halloumi bites:
1 block halloumi (225g/8oz)
1 cup dukkah (try the easy dukkah recipe)
1 egg, whisked
1/2 cup cornflour (or plain flour)
1 tbsp olive oil
To serve:
Handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tbsp hot honey sauce (or regular honey)
For the smoky red pepper romesco sauce:
2 red peppers (jarred)
1/4 cup almonds (or cashews/walnuts/hazelnuts)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
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Prepare the halloumi: Preheat oven to 180°C/360°F (fan). Pat halloumi dry with a paper towel and cut it into cubes. Prepare 3 bowls: 1 with 1/2 cup flour, 1 with 1 cup dukkah, and 1 with whisked egg. Line an oven tray with baking paper.
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Coat the halloumi: Toss halloumi cubes in flour, dip each in egg, then coat in dukkah. Arrange cubes on the tray, leaving space for even cooking.
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Cook the halloumi: Bake for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy, and halloumi is soft when pressed.
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Garnish and serve: Drizzle honey over the halloumi bites, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with romesco sauce.
For the romesco sauce: Blend red peppers, almonds, apple cider vinegar, garlic, olive oil, and salt in a food processor until chunky.
Notes
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Use any nuts for the romesco sauce depending on what you have available.
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For a spicy kick, add chili flakes to the romesco sauce or honey drizzle.
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Halloumi bites can be served with additional sauces like tzatziki or tahini for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 halloumi bites
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg