Halloumi Fries with Lemon Mint Yoghurt
Chunky halloumi chips with a crunchy polenta crust, squeaky inside, with a cooling lemon and mint yoghurt.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.94 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pat the halloumi dry with kitchen paper. Put the cornflour, beaten eggs, and the polenta mixed with the paprika in three shallow bowls.
- 2
Toss each chip in cornflour, dip in egg, then roll in polenta to coat well. Chill for 10 minutes if you have time.
10 min - 3
Stir the yoghurt, lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, mint and pepper together and put in a small bowl.
- 4
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium high heat until a pinch of polenta sizzles at once.
- 5
Fry the chips in 2 batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning, until deep golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
3 min - 6
Serve straight away with the yoghurt and the rest of the lemon cut into wedges.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.