Sides

Zaatar Halloumi Fries

Halloumi sticks coated with zaatar and lightly fried until golden, salty, crispy, and perfect for dipping.

Prep10 mins
Cook8 mins
Total18 mins
Serves2

Recipe by Chef Ahmed. Updated 2026-07-01.

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Zaatar Halloumi Fries

At a Glance

Zaatar Halloumi Fries is a 18-minute sides recipe for 2 servings, built around halloumi, cut into sticks, flour, cornstarch, zaatar.

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Total time
18 minutes
Servings
2
Key ingredients
halloumi, cut into sticks, flour, cornstarch, zaatar

Ingredients

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  • 200 g halloumi, cut into sticks
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp zaatar
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp chopped mint, optional

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Pat halloumi sticks dry.
  2. Mix flour, cornstarch, zaatar, and black pepper.
  3. Coat halloumi lightly in the flour mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Fry halloumi for 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
  6. Mix yogurt with lemon juice and mint, then serve as a dip.

Nutrition Estimate

424 calories
22g protein
12g carbs
32g fat

Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.

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