Description
Crispy pan-fried halloumi cheese coated in breadcrumbs, served with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 blocks (8 oz each) halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2 inch thick pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to heat preference)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
Instructions
- Place the flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs (mix breadcrumbs with paprika, pepper, and salt) into three separate shallow dishes.
- Dredge each halloumi slice first in the flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured halloumi into the egg, allowing excess to drip off.
- Press the halloumi firmly into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs until fully coated on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the breaded halloumi into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. Remove and place on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
- While the halloumi cooks, whisk together the honey and hot sauce in a small bowl to create the hot honey.
- Arrange the schnitzels on a serving plate and drizzle generously with the hot honey mixture before serving immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, chill the breaded halloumi for 15 minutes before frying.
- Use a milder hot sauce if you prefer less heat in your honey.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 block halloumi
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: halloumi, schnitzel, hot honey, fried cheese, vegetarian main, crispy