Air-Fried Kumara & Halloumi Bites
A recipe from New Zealand.
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Nutrition (per serving)
420Calories
18 gProtein
48 gCarbs
18 gFat
8 gSugar
800 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 800 g Kumara (cut into 2 cm cubes)
- 400 g Halloumi cheese (cut into 2 cm cubes)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- from 1 lemon Lemon zest
- for serving Fresh mint leaves
Method
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C. Toss kumara cubes with 2 tbsp oil, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, lemon zest, salt & pepper.
- Air fry kumara 10 min, shaking halfway. Add halloumi cubes, toss with remaining oil, air fry another 8–10 min until golden and crisp.
- Serve hot sprinkled with torn mint leaves and lemon wedges – crispy, golden vegetarian NZ air-fried kumara-halloumi bites.
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