These Crispy Halloumi Bites with Chili Honey are golden, pan-seared cheese cubes drizzled with a sweet-and-spicy honey glaze. Perfect for entertaining, mezze platters, or snack boards, they offer an irresistible mix of salty, creamy, crispy, and sticky-sweet.
Pat halloumi dry with paper towels.
Toss cubes lightly in cornstarch for a golden crust (optional).
Season with a bit of black pepper.
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add halloumi in batches, spacing out pieces to avoid crowding.
Sear 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
In a small saucepan or bowl, gently warm honey with chili flakes and vinegar (if using) for 1–2 minutes.
Let infuse slightly while halloumi cools.
Arrange halloumi on a platter or skewered on toothpicks.
Drizzle generously with warm chili honey.
Garnish with herbs and extra chili if desired.
Serve warm — ideally within 10 minutes for best texture!
Drinks:
Sparkling rosé or Prosecco
Crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc
Spiked lemonade or blood orange spritz
Other Small Bites to Pair With:
Zucchini Roll-Ups with Herbed Ricotta
Roasted Beet Skewers with Goat Cheese
Mini Falafel Cones with Tzatziki
Halloumi type matters: Use a firm, high-quality brand that doesn’t melt too easily (some supermarket versions are softer).
No cornstarch? Skip it — halloumi will still crisp up nicely on its own when dry.
Make it spicy-sweet: Adjust chili levels to suit your heat tolerance. For extra flair, stir in smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
Serving style: Serve on mini skewers, in paper cones, or stacked on a modern platter with drizzle poured tableside.
20 servings