Crispy Greek Fried Cheese (Print Version)

Golden crunchy exterior with melty interior, this classic Greek appetizer delivers irresistible Mediterranean flavors in just 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 9 oz firm Greek cheese (Kefalotyri, Graviera, or Halloumi)

02 - 2/3 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour

03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

04 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

05 - Lemon wedges, for serving

01 - Cut the cheese into ½ inch thick slices or wedges. Pat each piece thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

02 - Spread the flour on a flat plate and season lightly with freshly ground black pepper.

03 - Press each cheese slice into the seasoned flour, coating both sides evenly. Shake off any excess flour to prevent a gummy texture.

04 - Pour the olive oil into a non-stick skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.

05 - Carefully place the coated cheese slices in the hot oil. Fry for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

06 - Transfer the fried cheese to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the hot cheese.

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Ready in just twenty minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for unexpected guests or weeknight cravings
The outside crunch against that incredible melty interior creates one of those textures that makes everyone fall silent at the table
Only three main ingredients needed and you probably have them in your kitchen right now

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Dry the cheese completely before coating or the flour will get gummy instead of crispy
Mediumhigh heat is crucial because too low and the cheese melts before forming a crust, too high and it burns
These must be served immediately while the cheese inside is still molten and the coating is at peak crunch

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Room temperature cheese fries more evenly than cold cheese straight from the fridge
If the coating starts burning before the cheese is hot inside, lower the heat and cover the pan for thirty seconds