Halloumi Fries with Tzatziki Sauce

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Think of these breaded beauties as mozzarella sticks for adults. Served with a fresh, zesty tzatziki sauce, this could very well be the appetizer that you never knew you needed. Watch us make them here!

Details

Prep time 20mins
Cook time 20mins
Serves or Makes: serves 4

Recipe

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh dill
  • juice of one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for frying
  • 1/4 cup peeled and grated cucumber
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 (8 ounce) blocks halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne, divided
  • 1/2 cup panko
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 egg whites

Method

  • Step 1

    For the tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, mint, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, grated cucumber, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

  • Step 2

    In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne.

  • Step 3

    In a separate shallow bowl, combine panko, breadcrumbs, remaining 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cayenne.

  • Step 4

    In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg whites.

  • Step 5

    Dredge each halloumi fry in the flour mixture, then egg whites, then breadcrumb mixture.

  • Step 6

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook each fry until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined sheet. Let cool and serve immediately with tzatziki.

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