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This Sticky Halloumi Kebabs recipe is perfect for a lazy summer dinner, which looks and tastes impressive but is actually pretty low on effort. Our favourite kind of vegetarian family meal!
Back with another squeaky cheese recipe to add to my halloumi recipes because you know I cannot get enough!
Plus, turning our kebabs vegetarian and keeping costs low, these Sticky Halloumi Kebabs are so delicious and easy to make. They are made even better now I have perfected the Air Fryer method – crispy halloumi every time!.
With just a few ingredients and a simple sticky sauce marinade, they’re fantastic for a sharing platter too, and they’re great for summer barbecues when you’ve had enough meat.
This keeps things light but packed with flavour.
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Why you’ll love this Halloumi Kebab recipe
⭐️ Quick, easy and simple
⭐️ Tastes like a treat and packed with flavour
⭐️ Perfect for the grill, BBQ or Air Fryer
How we came up with this recipe
After the hit that was my Chicken Kebab recipe, which seems to get more popular with every passing summer, I wanted to create a similar dish that gave us a delicious vegetarian option.
I knew halloumi was my first choice for such a meal. Why? With this Cypriot cheese you get that amazing salty flavour and meaty texture, and its high melting point makes it perfect for cooking kebabs as it all stays intact.
I also wanted these Sticky Halloumi Kebabs to have that fantastic charred taste (and, even better, blackened a bit on the BBQ).
After plenty of testing and perfecting, we made sure this meal took no more than 20-30 minutes to whip up, and all the ingredients are basic store cupboard-style favourites.
Halloumi Kebabs Ingredients
- Halloumi
- Peppers – Your choice of colour
- Red onions
For the sticky sauce:
- Honey
- Sweet chilli sauce
- Ketchup
For the dip:
- Mayonnaise
- Sweet chilli sauce
To serve:
- Tortillas
- Salad
How to make Halloumi Kebabs
- Cut the halloumi, peppers and onions into 3cm chunks and thread onto skewers.
- Lay the halloumi skewers on a baking sheet or grill pan (I think they crisp up more if you can use a grill rack).
- Mix up the sauce ingredients and brush over the halloumi skewers. If you have sauce left, set it to one side.
- Put the skewers under the hot grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning when they are starting to blacken. While they are cooking, mix up your dip and warm your wraps. Serve immediately.
Substitutions
- Vegetables – Go for whichever veggies you prefer that are good for a skewer. Courgette, aubergines, mushrooms and tomatoes work well and are in-keeping with the Mediterranean flavours.
Leftovers
In the fridge You can keep this recipe in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat fully before serving or eat cold.
In the freezer This isn’t the most ideal cheese for freezing once it’s been cooked, so while I would rather freeze than throw away, it wouldn’t be my first choice for batch cooking.
It will have a slightly solid texture after being frozen and reheated, so bear this in mind.
Top tips
Cooking on a barbecue
These are perfect for a BBQ! Brush or spray them with oil first so they don’t stick.
Also, leave the cubes slightly bigger so they don’t break, or cut the halloumi into long ‘fingers’ rather than cubes instead.
Which colour peppers
Use whichever type of peppers you have. A combination of colours always looks nice but you don’t have to.
Skewers
You can use bamboo skewers but be sure to soak them in water for at least an hour before using them or they could burn.
I sometimes like to use a set of metal skewers from Amazon like these ones: Kitchen Craft Metal Skewers. They are reusable, so money saving long term and also won’t get burned on the BBQ.
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FAQs
Yes! For the marinade you just need to mix honey, sweet chilli sauce and ketchup. For the dip, it’s just mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce.
Serve them inside your wraps with the dip and add your preferred sides. How about a rice salad, perhaps couscous or a simple Greek salad?
Yes! Here are a few other ideas:
Lamb Koftas
Jacket Potatoes
Easy Flatbreads
Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Honey BBQ Salmon
No, halloumi is made from sheep’s milk, but you can buy vegan halloumi cheese as an alternative.
Let me know how you got on and what you thought of these recipes. Please rate the recipe using the ⭐️ below.
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Sticky Halloumi Kebabs {with Sweet Chilli Dip}
Ingredients
- 450 g Halloumi
- 3 Peppers
- 2 Red onions
For the sticky sauce:
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Sweet chilli sauce
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
For the dip:
- 100 g Mayonnaise
- 5 tsp Sweet chilli sauce
To serve:
- 8 Tortillas
- Salad
Instructions
- If cooking using the grill method preheat the grill to HIGH.
- Cut the halloumi, peppers and onions into 3cm chunks and thread onto skewers.
- Lay the halloumi skewers on a baking sheet or grill pan (I think they crisp up more if you can use a grill rack).
- Mix up the sauce ingredients and brush over the halloumi skewers.
- If you have sauce left, set it to one side.
To Cook in the Air Fryer
- Carefully add the halloumi kebab skewers in to the air fryer basket.
- Spray the tops with a little oil.
- Air Fry on the normal setting at 200c for 10-12 minutes (the timings will depend on how thick the halloumi pieces are). You may want to turn halfway through cooking.
- While they are cooking, mix up your dip and warm your wraps.Serve immediately.
To cook under the Grill:
- Put the skewers under the hot grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning when they are starting to blacken. I like to brush them with the spare/extra sauce while they cook.
- While they are cooking, mix up your dip and warm your wraps.Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Loved these! So easy and really tasty
This was a delicious alternative to meat kebabs and a HUGE hit even with my boys who don’t like cheese 😋
Just made these – another big hit – the halloumi and sweet chilli is a great combo
Loved this so tasty thank you