Description
Indulge in the crispy delight of Oven Fried Halloumi Bites with Hot Honey, a perfect blend of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These golden bites feature the warm, salty goodness of halloumi cheese encased in a crunchy coating that’s easily achieved without deep frying. Whether as a savory appetizer for gatherings or a satisfying snack while binge-watching your favorite show, these tasty morsels are sure to impress. Complemented by a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle, they offer a unique flavor experience that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2 (8 oz) blocks halloumi cheese, cubed
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Black pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- 1/3 cup honey
- Red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk the eggs and toss in the cubed halloumi until coated.
- In another bowl, mix Panko bread crumbs, parmesan, sesame seeds, paprika, and black pepper.
- Dredge each halloumi piece in the breadcrumb mixture and arrange on the baking sheet with space between them. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, flip the bites, then bake for another 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- For the hot honey sauce, mix honey with red pepper flakes to adjust spiciness.
- Serve warm drizzled with hot honey sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 140mg