Cut thick slices
About 1.5 cm thick pieces brown outside without becoming tough and dry inside.
Mediterranean Inspired Recipe
Air Fryer Halloumi
Lemon, oregano and paprika complement the salty grilled cheese. A cucumber tomato salad makes it a quick vegetarian meal.
Total time
21 min
Calories
490 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Golden brown Halloumi without grilled pan
Halloumi does not melt like mozzarella due to its solid protein structure and is therefore well suited for the strong circulation air. However, thin slices become tough. Cut the cheese about 1.5 cm thick, pat it dry and serve it directly from the device as long as the centre is still soft and elastic.
Quick Dinners
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Air Fryer Recipes
Recipe
Air Fryer Halloumi
Halloumi gets golden brown edges in the air fryer and remains elastic inside when thick slices are thinly oiled and cooked only briefly.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare salad
Dice cucumber, halve tomatoes and mix them with lemon juice, parsley and pepper. Do not salt them.
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2
Cut Halloumi
Drain the cheese, pat dry and cut into slices about 1.5 cm thick.
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3
Slightly seasoned
Sprinkle Halloumi on both sides very thinly with olive oil and season with oregano and paprika.
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4
Preheating
Preheat air fryer for 3 minutes to 190 °C. Oil basket thin when needed.
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5
Cook in a nutshell
Place slices by distance, cook for 5 minutes, turn and bake for another 3 to 4 minutes golden brown.
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6
Serve directly
Do Halloumi immediately on the cucumber-tomato salad. First try and salt only if necessary.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer Halloumi
On the table now
When cooling, Halloumi becomes firmer and more squeaky. Therefore finish salad and side dishes before cooking.
Avoid additional salt
Halloumi already brings a lot of salt. Let the salad first unsalted and taste it at the table.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Prepare to drizzle Halloumi with a teaspoon of honey and fresh thyme. Do not use honey throughout the cooking period.
Cut cheese into 2.5 cm cubes, shake after 4 minutes and cook for a total of about 7 to 9 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
490kcal
13.0 gCarbohydrates
30.0 gProtein
35.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer Halloumi
About 1.5 cm thick discs need about 8 to 9 minutes at 190 °C and are turned once.
Too thin slices, too long cooking time or long warm keeping make the cheese firm. Cut thick and serve immediately.
Normally not. Very salty Halloumi can be rinsed coldly and then dried very thoroughly.
It retains its baking pan to a large extent. Small soft edges are normal as long as the cheese does not cook for too long.
Covered cool for a maximum of two days. When heated again, it becomes firmer and rarely achieves the texture of freshly cooked slices.
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