Crispy Greek Fried Cheese (Printable Version)

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

# What You Need:

01 - 8.8 oz firm Greek cheese (Kefalotyri, Graviera, or Halloumi)

02 - 2.8 oz all-purpose gluten-free flour

03 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

04 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for frying

05 - Lemon wedges for serving

01 - Cut the cheese into ½ inch thick slices or wedges for even cooking.

02 - Pat the cheese dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture for better coating adherence.

03 - Spread flour on a plate and season with black pepper. Coat each cheese slice on both sides, shaking off excess flour.

04 - Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a non-stick skillet until shimmering.

05 - Place cheese slices in hot oil and fry 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

06 - Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like something from a special occasion restaurant
The contrast between shattering crisp crust and molten cheese interior is absolutely addictive
Requires just five ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen

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Dry your cheese thoroughly or the coating will slide right off in the pan
Do not overcrowd the skillet or the oil temperature will drop and you will end up with soggy results
Have your lemon wedges ready before you start cooking because this dish waits for no one

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Let the cheese come to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking for more even melting
Use a splatter guard unless you enjoy cleaning hot oil droplets off your stovetop and backsplash