Simple Homemade Crispy Fried Halloumi Sticks with Lemon Yogurt Dip

Ingredients

• •200g halloumi cheese
• •1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •1 large egg
• •1 tablespoon water
• •1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• •Vegetable oil for frying
• •1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• •1 tablespoon lemon juice
• •1 teaspoon lemon zest
• •1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• •Pinch of salt
• •Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the halloumi cheese into even sticks, approximately 1cm thick.

2. 2

   In a shallow dish, combine the flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.

3. 3

   In a second shallow dish, whisk together the egg and water.

4. 4

   In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.

5. 5

   Dredge each halloumi stick in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.

6. 6

   Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

7. 7

   Carefully fry the breaded halloumi sticks in batches, turning them occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

8. 8

   Remove the fried halloumi sticks and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

9. 9

   To prepare the lemon yogurt dip, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and well combined.

10. 10

    Serve the crispy fried halloumi sticks warm with the lemon yogurt dip on the side.