Hot Honey Halloumi Cheese (Printable)

Crispy halloumi slices topped with a luscious hot honey glaze and fresh parsley garnish.

# What Goes In:

→ 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

# 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 - Place halloumi slices in a single layer and fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, and lemon juice until fully combined.
05 - Transfer fried halloumi to a serving plate, drizzle generously with hot honey mixture, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 20 minutes but tastes like you've been working magic in the kitchen.
  • The contrast of crispy squeaky cheese with spicy-sweet honey hits a flavor note you didn't know you were craving.
  • Works as a snack, appetizer, or side dish depending on your mood and who's around.
02 -
  • Do not skip drying the halloumi—this single step is the difference between crispy and soft, between magic and disappointment.
  • The hot honey gets thicker as it cools, so drizzle it over warm cheese; if you let it sit, it'll become less generous and more sticky.
03 -
  • If you're making this for a crowd, fry the halloumi in batches and drizzle with hot honey just before serving so each piece stays as crispy as possible.
  • Store leftover hot honey in a jar in your fridge—it's incredible drizzled over roasted vegetables, pizza, or even scrambled eggs the next morning.
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