These sweet and sticky halloumi bites are glazed with mango chutney and finished with sesame seeds and fresh herbs. Perfect served as an appetizer, piled onto sandwiches, or added to salads, it’s a quick and easy way to make this golden fried cheese even more delicious.
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What is Sweet and Sticky Halloumi Bites
Dive into the world of sweet-meets-savory with these delectable Sweet and Sticky Halloumi Bites!
Imagine the crispy lusciousness of perfectly grilled halloumi cheese, boasting its signature squeaky texture, bathed in a glaze of mango chutney.
These bites are your passport to a culinary wonderland where every morsel screams indulgence.
Perfect for parties, late-night snacking, or just because you're a true curd nerd, these lil' cheesy treasures are bound to make any meal better.
Serve 'em up and watch them vanish – because, let's be real, who can resist such a flavorful joyride?!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Olive Oil - Olive oil is my oil of choice here but you can also dry fry them in your favorite nonstick skillet.
- Halloumi - If you can't find halloumi, you can use bread cheese, queso de freir or even feta.
- Mango Chutney - I love mango chutney becuase it's so complex. If you didn't have it, try using hot honey or your favorite apricot preserves with a squirt of sriracha.
- Toasted Sesame Seeds - These just add a little bit of crunch and taste. If you can't do sesame seeds, just leave them off.
- Fresh Cilantro - If you don't have fresh cilantro, you could try parsley or basil if you like the taste.
- Fresh Mint - No mint? No problem. You can just leave it off.
How to make it
Making these little sweet and sticky halloumi bites is super easy!
Begin by heating a nonstick fry pan over medium high and add olive oil.
Swirl the olive oil around and add the chopped halloumi pieces.
Fry each piece for a few minutes on each side, flipping once it turns golden brown.
Once pieces are golden brown on the main sides, add mango chutney and gently toss everything together.
Let this mixture cook and bubble away for 1-2 minutes or until the mango chutney has thickened up and the halloumi bites are sticky.
Plate them and top with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro. mint, and flaky salt.
What goes with Halloumi Bites?
These lil Sweet and Sticky Halloumi Bites make the perfect appetizer.
I also love adding them to sandwiches (see the pic below or watch me make it on instagram!)
You could also try it with this awesome tortellini pasta salad, this asian avocado and cucumber salad, or even this Mediterranean salad.
If you would like to try more of my favorite appetizers I would recommend my ricotta crostini with hot honey peaches & prosciutto, my whipped honey ricotta with saffron tomato garlic confit or easy sweet and savory eggplant dip with ricotta salata .
For dessert, you could try my Cool Whip Key Lime Pie or this simple 4 ingredient nutella fudge.
Frequently asked questions
What are some interesting facts about halloumi cheese?
Halloumi, darling, is the diva of the cheese world – a Cypriot superstar that just won't melt under pressure!
Born and bred in the sunny isles of Cyprus, this squeaky sensation has been wooing palates since the Byzantine era, and let's be real – any cheese that's been in the spotlight for that long must be doing something right.
But the real party trick? Throw this babe on the grill or in a sizzling pan, and instead of going all melty-gooey like most cheeses, halloumi stands its ground, browns up beautifully, and serves you some crispy, salty, chewy perfection.
Does halloumi have any health benefits?
This sizzling superstar is loaded with protein, giving you that muscle-loving boost, and it’s a decent source of calcium – perfect for those strong bones and dazzling smiles.
Does halloumi melt easily?
Halloumi is like that fabulous friend who never sweats, no matter how sizzling the summer soirée! When you're trying to get all ooey-gooey with most cheeses, they melt into a dreamy puddle.
But halloumi? Not her! Throw her on a grill or in a pan, and she keeps her cool, getting all crispy and golden on the outside without melting away. Perfect for when you want that cheesy bite without the drippy drama!
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Recipe
Sweet and Sticky Halloumi Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 8.8 oz package Halloumi cut into bite sized pieces
- ⅓ cup Mango Chutney
- 2 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Mint finely minced
- 1 pinch Flaky Salt
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick fry pan over medium high and add olive oil.
- Swirl the olive oil around and add the halloumi.
- Fry each piece for a few minutes on each side, flipping once it turns golden brown.
- Once pieces are golden brown on the main sides, add mango chutney and toss everything together.
- Let this mixture cook and bubble away for 1-2 minutes or until the chutney has thickened and the halloumi bites are sticky.
- Plate them and top with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro. mint, and flaky salt.
