Hot Honey Halloumi (Printable)

Crisp, golden halloumi topped with spicy honey over fresh arugula - sweet, savory, quick to make.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Halloumi & Greens

01 - 225 g (8 oz) halloumi cheese, sliced into 1 cm (½ inch) thick pieces
02 - 80 g (3 cups) fresh arugula
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Hot Honey

04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (or to taste)
06 - ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - Freshly ground black pepper
09 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, chili flakes, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Warm gently for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let infuse while you prepare the halloumi.
02 - Pat halloumi slices dry with paper towels to ensure even browning.
03 - Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the halloumi slices in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside.
04 - Arrange the arugula on a serving platter or individual plates. Place the warm halloumi on top.
05 - Drizzle generously with the chili-infused honey. Add a grind of black pepper and serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Your tastebuds will be just as surprised as your guests when the sweet heat hits the salty cheese.
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes with fuss-free ingredients and zero stress.
02 -
  • Once I tried frying halloumi before drying it, and the pieces only half-browned and stubbornly stuck to the skillet.
  • Letting the honey sauce infuse for a few minutes off heat makes the chili flavor rounder and less raw.
03 -
  • Remember to heat your pan well before adding the cheese for that crisp, burnished shell.
  • Infuse the honey off-heat for at least five minutes for mellower spice.
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