🧀 Air-Fried Crispy Halloumi Bites with Hot Honey Drizzle 🇨🇾

An exceptional appetizer that leverages the high melting point of authentic Cypriot Halloumi cheese to achieve a texture that seems to defy the laws of cooking. While other cheeses melt into a puddle under intense heat, halloumi stands firm. By tossing thick cubes in a light starch and herb coating and blasting them with high-velocity convection air, the exterior rapidly forms a deeply browned, savory crust while the interior softens into a rich, squeaky, warm delicacy.

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes

• 🍳 Cook Time: 8 minutes

• 🍽️ Servings: 2 servings

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 block (250g / 9 oz) Halloumi cheese 🧀

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch 🌾

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning 🌿

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 🌶️

• 1 tablespoon olive oil 🛢️

• The Sweet Heat Finish: 🍯 2 tablespoons honey mixed with 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or sriracha, and a few fresh mint leaves for garnish. 🍃