Hot Honey Halloumi - Weeknight Whisk

# What You'll Need:

01 - 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½ inch thick pieces

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

03 - 3 tbsp honey

04 - 1–2 tsp hot sauce (such as sriracha or chili flakes, to taste)

05 - ½ tsp lemon juice

06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

07 - Lemon wedges, for serving

01 - Pat the halloumi slices dry using paper towels to remove any excess moisture.

02 - Warm the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

03 - Arrange halloumi slices in a single layer and fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they develop a golden, crispy crust.

04 - While frying, combine honey, hot sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly.

05 - Transfer the fried halloumi to a serving dish and drizzle generously with the prepared hot honey mixture.

06 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the halloumi and offer lemon wedges alongside if desired.

01 -

It's ready in twenty minutes, which means you can serve something restaurant-quality while your guests are still settling in.
The contrast of crispy cheese and sticky-spicy honey creates a flavor moment that lingers in the best way.
It works as a snack, appetizer, or side, making it endlessly flexible for whatever you're planning.

02 -

Halloumi needs to be patted completely dry before it hits the pan, otherwise moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
The balance between sweet and spicy is personal, so taste your honey mixture and adjust before drizzling—once it's on the cheese, you can't take it back.

03 -

Make your honey mixture ahead of time and let it sit—the flavors settle and marry together in a way that feels more intentional than mixing it fresh.
If you're cooking for a crowd, you can fry all the halloumi ahead and rewarm it in a hot oven for two minutes before drizzling, which takes the pressure off your timing.