Air Fryer Halloumi Bites

Breaded halloumi cubes on a plate with a bowl of dip.

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5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Halloumi Bites

Air fryer halloumi bites are the perfect appetizer, with squeaky salty halloumi cheese and crisp Panko breadcrumbs.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Greek Inspired

Servings: cubes

Calories: 40kcal

Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer or another air fryer

Ingredients

200 grams Halloumi cheese 1 block at my grocery store
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200℃).
Cut the brick of halloumi into one-inch squares. I got 24 out of my brick.
Set the breading station up: Add Panko breadcrumbs and spices to one bowl, a large egg (whisked) to another bowl, and the flour to another bowl.
Bread the halloumi: Coat a cube of halloumi first in flour, then egg, and then the breadcrumbs. You can do this by hand, keeping one hand a dry hand and one hand a wet hand, or using a fork.
Place the cubes in a single layer on the air fryer tray, or basket, leaving space between for the air to flow.
Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.

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Notes

Cut the halloumi into evenly sized cubes for even cooking.

All air fryers are a little different just like ovens, so watch your halloumi in the last few minutes of cooking.

If you want to coat them with cooking spray before cooking for extra browning, do this before placing them on the baking tray or basket. I've read that cooking spray can damage non-stick cookware and bakeware over time. Do what works for you. You could use an oil mister instead.

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