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Air Fryer Halloumi

Jan 28, 2023 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 10 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Low Carb / Vegetarian
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Air fryer halloumi with a text title overlay.
Air fryer halloumi with a text title overlay.

Did you know that you can get perfectly cooked halloumi in the air fryer in just 10 minutes? No need to cook it in loads of oil, but the air fryer still gets this salty cheese nice and crispy. Air fryer halloumi is the perfect addition to a salad or sandwich, or enjoyed as a snack. Read on for all the tips and serving suggestions.

Six cooked halloumi slices on a round plate.

We love halloumi not just for its taste, but because to retains its shape whilst it is cooking and the air fryer is the best way to cook it. Quick and easy, and no need to add loads of oil, just a little brushed over each slice.

If you are looking for more easy air fryer recipes, why not try our Air Fryer Steak, Air Fryer Bacon, Air Fryer Garlic Bread or Air Fryer Potato Wedges?

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  • Why You Will Love It
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Variations
  • How to Make Air Fryer Halloumi - Step by Step
  • What to Serve with Air Fryer Halloumi
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Air Fryer Recipes
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Why You Will Love It

  • Quick and easy - This is an easy hands off method of cooking halloumi.
  • Perfectly cooked halloumi - This is soft in the middle, with crispy edges.
  • Lighter - This isn't fried in lots of oil, so it is a lighter way to cook halloumi.
  • Versatile - There are so many different ways to use this air fryer halloumi. Put it on top of a salad or sandwich, or use one of the halloumi recipes we have shared below.

Ingredients and Substitutions

The ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Halloumi - The star of the recipe. We actually used lighter halloumi for this recipe, to save some calories and fat and it worked really well. You can use full fat halloumi if you prefer.
  • Oil - You could leave this out if you wanted to, but we find that a little bit of olive oil brushed on to each slice really helps them to crisp up and give that golden brown colour.

Variations

We didn't season our air fryer halloumi with salt or pepper, because halloumi is naturally salty. However, if you wanted to add some extra flavour, then a little dried thyme or oregano would be a good addition.

You might be wondering, can I make halloumi fries in the air fryer, and the answer is YES! Follow our recipe for Baked Halloumi Fries, but cook them in the air fryer at 180°C for about 12 minutes.

How to Make Air Fryer Halloumi - Step by Step

Slices of halloumi on a wooden board being patted with paper towel.
  1. Step one: Slice the halloumi into 6 slices. Pat dry on both sides with paper towel.
Oil brushed onto the halloumi slices.
  1. Step two: Brush the slices of halloumi with olive oil on both sides.
Slices of halloumi in an air fryer basket.
  1. Step three: Arrange the slices in a single layer in your air fryer.
Cooked halloumi in an air fryer basket.
  1. Step four: Cook at 180°C for 8 minutes. Flip the slices over and cook for a further 2 minutes.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Halloumi

There are SO many amazing ways to serve this air fryer halloumi. We love adding it to our Greek Meze Platter, drizzled with honey. The sweet and salty combination is amazing!

We have loads of halloumi recipes that you could use this in. Why not try our Halloumi Salad, Halloumi Fajitas, Halloumi Curry, Halloumi Pasta or Greek Halloumi Wraps?

Who says halloumi isn't for breakfast? Get an English muffin, top it with cooked spinach, halloumi and a poached egg. For something a little more indulgent, we like to serve it with a full English breakfast.

Eggs, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms and halloumi. YUM! You could leave the sausages and bacon out and put halloumi in replacement of it, as it has that salty flavour.

If you wanted to make air fryer halloumi fries like suggested below, then they are delicious as a snack with some dip. Why not try our Chipotle Southwest Dip, Healthy Ranch or Healthy BBQ Sauce?

A salad topped with slices of cooked halloumi.

Extra Tips

  • Make sure the halloumi is in a single layer in the air fryer and not stacked, otherwise it will not cook properly.
  • Because by air frying halloumi you are not cooking it in a lot of oil, it will be a little drier. But we don't mind that to save on the extra fat from the oil. That's why we like to serve it alongside something with lots of moisture, like a salad.
  • You can dice the halloumi rather than slicing it and cooking it in the air fryer, which would have a shorter cooking time.
Slices of cooked halloumi topped with chopped herbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do you cook halloumi in the air fryer for?

This will depend on the type of air fryer you are using, and how thick or thin you have cut your halloumi slices. Ours took 10 minutes, turning once. But, we would suggest checking it after about 6 minutes to see how it's going.

How do I know when air fryer halloumi is cooked?

You will know that it is cooked when it has softened, and started to crisp up and brown around the edges.

What air fryer should I use?

We really can't rate our Ninja Foodi Max Dual highly enough. It has a huge 9.5 litre capacity, it allows you to cook two different things at once and it has 6 different cooking functions. It is 65% more efficient than an oven and uses 75% less fat than traditional cooking. It is also dishwasher safe.

How to store leftover air fryer halloumi?

We don't think that reheated halloumi is very good, as it will be very dry. So, try to only cook as much as you need so nothing goes to waste.

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    Air Fryer Crumpets
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    Air Fryer Toast
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  • Air Fryer Chinese Noodles and vegetables in a bowl.
    Air Fryer Chinese Noodles

If you’ve tried this air fryer halloumi recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Recipe

Air Fryer Halloumi on a white plate.

Air Fryer Halloumi

By: Dannii Martin
You can get perfectly cooked halloumi in the air fryer in just 10 minutes. Air fryer halloumi is the perfect addition to a salad or sandwich.
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Gluten Free
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Low Carb
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Vegetarian
5 from 12 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Prep: 1 minute min
Cook: 10 minutes mins
Total: 11 minutes mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 343kcal
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Ingredients

  • 225 g (8 oz) Reduced fat halloumi - sliced
  • 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

  • Slice the halloumi into 6 slices. Pat dry on both sides with paper towel.
  • Brush the slices of halloumi with olive oil on both sides.
  • Arrange the slices in a single layer in your air fryer.
  • Cook on the Air Fry setting at 180°C/350℉ for 8 minutes. Flip the slices over and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure the halloumi is in a single layer in the air fryer and not stacked, otherwise it will not cook properly.
  • Because by air frying halloumi you are not cooking it in a lot of oil, it will be a little drier. But we don't mind that to save on the extra fat from the oil. That's why we like to serve it alongside something with lots of moisture, like a salad.
  • You can dice the halloumi rather than slicing it and cooking it in the air fryer, which would have a shorter cooking time.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2500mg | Potassium: 0.04mg | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 0.04mg | Iron: 0.02mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Liz says

    February 10, 2023 at 2:53 pm

    5 stars
    I'm a vegetarian and halloumi is one of my FAVORITE foods!! It was so easy to make in the air fryer!

    Reply
  2. Dana Sandonato says

    February 10, 2023 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    Love how crispy and salty and tasty this is! The air fryer really does a great job at making this golden and perfect.

    Reply
  3. gunjan says

    February 10, 2023 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    Juicy, soft and flavorful. Came out really good and we loved everything about this recipe.

    Reply
  4. Tavo says

    February 10, 2023 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    Great way to bake halloumi, super convenient!

    Reply
  5. Ned says

    February 10, 2023 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    I loved this as a side to my sandwich. Totally completed the meal and was so delicious! Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Kathleen says

    February 09, 2023 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    Love how quick and easy this haloumi is to make. It's perfect for salads, sandwiches or even a snack.

    Reply
  7. Suja md says

    February 09, 2023 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious! We really enjoyed both making and eating it!

    Reply
  8. TAYLER ROSS says

    February 09, 2023 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    I made this halloumi last night and oh my goodness was it delicious! And even better that it's made in the air fryer!

    Reply
  9. Dana Sandonato says

    February 09, 2023 at 3:06 pm

    5 stars
    Love love love halloumi, and it turns out so well in the air fryer! This was a great little side to our dinner.

    Reply
  10. Alison says

    February 09, 2023 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    What a genius way to make (my fave) cheese ever!! I can't wait to give it a try.

    Reply
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