Air fryer halloumi is one of the easiest ways to get golden, crispy edges with a soft, salty center, all in under 10 minutes. This version uses sliced halloumi brushed with olive oil, herbs, and garlic, then finished with a squeeze of lemon for brightness. I love serving it as a simple appetizer, adding it to salads or grain bowls, or pairing it with roasted vegetables for an easy vegetarian main.
A Note From Kristen
I love this air fryer halloumi because it turns rich, tangy, salty cheese into something golden and flavorful with very little effort. I simply season the slices, brush them with olive oil and herbs, and let the air fryer do the work. There is no flour or breading involved, which keeps the recipe simple and makes it easy to serve as a quick snack, side dish, or appetizer. It is much easier than pan-frying or grilling since it cooks hands-off, and it is naturally vegetarian, gluten free, egg free, nut free, soy free, and friendly for low-carb and keto diets. Happy eating!
~Kristen
Ingredient Notes
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How to Air Fry Halloumi
- Open the halloumi package and slice the cheese into 8 pieces, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Stir together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Brush the halloumi slices on both sides with the seasoned oil until evenly coated.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 380°F for about 10 minutes, until golden and lightly crisp.
- Drizzle or brush with lemon juice, then serve immediately. Enjoy!
Serving Ideas
Air-fried halloumi tastes incredible on its own, but here are some suggestions to make it a meal or just spruce it up a bit:
- Dips & sauces! You can absolutely treat Halloumi just like fries. Here are some great sauce options to serve with this salty cheese:
- Drizzled with a little raw honey or hot honey (delish!)
- Tzatziki
- Garlic Aioli
- Jalapeño Hot Sauce
- Algerian Sauce
- Serve on a salad like my Mediterranean Cucumber Salad.
- Wrap the air fried halloumi in a tortilla or pita with veggies, Tzatziki, and fries to make vegetarian gyros.
- Halloumi is also delicious with a side of roasted vegetables. My favorites are sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, cabbage, and kale.
Storing and Reheating
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat the halloumi in the air fryer or on a baking tray in the oven until piping hot. I wouldn’t recommend microwaving the cheese as it can become rubbery.
Kristen’s Top Tips
- Slice the halloumi into thinner strips to make air fried halloumi fries!
- Try different seasonings and herbs such as black pepper, za’atar, smoked paprika, baharat, cajun seasoning, adobo, taco seasoning, rosemary, or mint.
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Air Fryer Halloumi with Lemon and Herbs
Ingredients
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced check for vegetarian rennet if necessary
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh or bottled
Method
- Slice halloumi into 8 slices about 1/2" thick.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Brush the halloumi slices with the oil mixture until well coated.
- Place the halloumi into the air fryer basket in one single layer.
- Air fry at 380°F for 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Once cooked, squeeze or brush with the lemon juice, then serve.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated using a third-party calculator and is an estimate only.
Sounds yummy! I have an oven style air fryer- do I put foil in the fryer basket to present drips?
Hi, Pati! Thank you! Yes, this should work, as well as parchment paper. Also, depending on the setup of your air fryer, you can also just place a small baking sheet or foil on the rack below the one you are using to catch drips. I hope this helps and I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Loved this! Made them with a Greek inspired meal and they were the star of the dinner! So easy and so tasty!
We loved grilled halloumi and eat it as an appetizer whenever the grill is on. But I NEVER thought of making it in the airfryer! Genius!
It was so quick and easy, Thank you
This was so easy! And it’s delicious with a honey drizzle. Thanks!
This air fryer halloumi was so good. And much easier to make than pan fried one.
This came out so yummy! I love that it only takes five ingredients to whip up too, a huge time saver! Made it for a quick app with skewers and it was perfect.
Halloumi is one of my favorites and I love that it can be made in the air fryer! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
First time cooking halloumi in an air-fryer and it was fantastic! Perfect texture, well browned and easier than pan-frying! Thanks!
I usually grill these but am so happy I found this recipe! I had no idea they would turn out so amazing in an air fryer!! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Sounds fantastic and we love cheese I will have to see how to get some and try this recipe!
I made this in the air fryer last night and it was incredible! Full of flavor and so easy!