Honey, Lemon & Thyme Air Fryer Halloumi Bites
These air fryer halloumi bites are crisp, golden, and drizzled with a warm honey lemon glaze. Flavoured with thyme and lemon zest, they’re perfect as a quick vegetarian starter, snack, or mezze spread addition.
Servings: 4
Calories:
Ingredients
- 225 g halloumi cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon zest
- ½ tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- Black pepper to taste
For the Honey Lemon Glaze:
- 1 tbsp runny honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Optional: extra thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) while you prep the halloumi.
- In a bowl, toss the halloumi cubes with the olive oil, lemon zest, thyme, and a little black pepper until evenly coated.
- Place the halloumi in the air fryer basket in a single layer — don’t overcrowd. Cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and slightly crisp.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze by gently warming the honey and lemon juice in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until thin and pourable (about 15–30 seconds).
- Remove the halloumi from the air fryer and immediately drizzle with the warm honey lemon glaze.
- Garnish with extra thyme if you like, and serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Don’t add the honey before air frying — it will burn.
- If you're short on time, you can skip warming the glaze — just mix and drizzle.
- Perfect as a snack, starter, or part of a mezze board with warm pita and dips.
- For extra flavour, try using flavoured halloumi (chilli or garlic) or add a pinch of chilli flakes to the glaze.
