Air Fryer Halloumi Fries

• 1 blockhalloumi — about 8-9 oz, well drained
• 2 tspcornstarch — for a crisper shell — naturally gluten-free
• 1 tbspolive oil
• 1/2 tspdried oregano
• 1/4 tspblack pepper
• 1 tbspfresh mint — chopped, to finish
• 1/2lemon — for squeezing
• 1 tsphoney — optional, to drizzle

Method

1. 01

   Pat the halloumi completely dry — surface brine fights browning. Cut into thick fries about a half-inch wide. Drying matters more than you'd think with a cheese this wet.

2. 02

   Toss the sticks gently with the cornstarch, then the olive oil, oregano, and pepper, until lightly coated on all sides. Go easy; halloumi is sturdy but you don't want to shred the edges.

3. 03

   Arrange in a single layer with space between them — halloumi sticks fuse if they touch. Air fry at 390°F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until deeply golden and crisp-edged.

4. 04

   Pile onto a plate, squeeze over lemon, scatter the mint, and drizzle with honey if you like the salty-sweet thing. Eat at once, while the centers are still molten.