• 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.