Air Fryer Halloumi

Air fried halloumi on a blue plate with lemon wedges and chili flakes.

Learn the best way to cook halloumi with this Air Fryer Halloumi recipe. Crispy on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside - just the way it should be cooked. This halloumi comes out better than on the grill, and is much easier to make.

Course Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine European, North American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 8

Total Time 9

Servings as a side

Calories 158kcal

Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

Ingredients

1 halloumi sliced in ½ inch (1.25 cm) slices

Instructions

Place halloumi slices in a single layer in a cold air fryer basket, leaving enough room for the air to circulate around them.
1 halloumi
Air fry 8-10 minutes at 390℉ (200℃), until crispy and golden. Serve immediately!

Notes

This recipe was tested in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer* and a Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer*. Cook time can vary with your air fryer model.

Cook in a single layer or the slices will stick together
Leave enough space around the slices for the air to circulate
Don't preheat! Halloumi cooks better from cold.
Don't flip! It cooks better when you leave it alone.
Don't add oil! It crisps up even better on its own.
Cook time can vary with your specific air fryer model
Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 3 days
Eat leftovers cold or reheat in the air fryer.
Reheat in the air fryer: brush lightly with olive oil and reheat in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes at 390°F (200°C)

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