Za’atar-crusted Halloumi Fries with Tahini Dipping Sauce

Name: Za’atar-crusted Halloumi Fries with Tahini Dipping Sauce
Ingredients: 250 g block of halloumi; 250 g block of halloumi; 40 g plain flour; 1 egg, beaten; 40 g panko breadcrumbs; 1½ tsp za’atar, plus extra for serving; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; vegetable oil, for frying; 50 g tahini; juice of a lemon; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1garlic clove, crushed or finely grated; 1 tbsp runny honey; 1lemon cut into wedges

Preparation info

Serves
2–4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Seasonal Snacks

By Gabriella English

Published 2026

About

These are quite hefty and filling, so even though you only get eight chips from a block of halloumi they could easily be a wee snack for four people or a more substantial one for two. If you’re cooking for a crowd, just double up the recipe.

Ingredients

250 g block of halloumi
40 g plain flour
1

Snack
Vegetarian
July

Method

Pat the halloumi dry, then cut the block in half horizontally. Cut each half into four long chips. Put the flour on a plate and the beaten egg into a flattish bowl. Put the breadcrumbs on another plate and mix in the za’atar and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Toss each piece of halloumi in the flour, then the egg and then the breadcrumbs, making sure they are well coated.

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