Few combinations deliver pure flavour fireworks quite like the marriage of smoky, crisp bacon and golden, squeaky halloumi. These irresistible skewers balance salt and smoke with the cheese’s signature chew, then take things over the top with a quick honey-lime glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill or under the broiler. Perfect as a stunning appetizer, party bite, or low-carb main alongside a crisp salad, they come together in under 20 minutes and disappear even faster.
Prepare to meet your new favorite two-ingredient wonder. When salty bacon embraces creamy-yet-firm halloumi and hits the heat, something magical happens: the bacon turns shatteringly crisp while the halloumi develops a charred, golden crust that stays satisfyingly squeaky inside. A brush of chili-infused honey right at the end adds a gentle kick and glossy shine. Fire up the grill, preheat the air fryer, or simply use a screaming-hot griddle—these skewers deliver big flavour with minimal effort.
Quick Bacon-Wrapped Halloumi SkewersServes 4–6 as an appetizer | Ready in 20 mins
Ingredients
- 200–250 g halloumi, cut into 20–24 cubes
- 10–12 rashers streaky bacon
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped chives (optional)
- Sweet & sour sauce (recipe below)
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water 10 mins
Instructions
- Stretch each bacon rasher with the back of a knife, cut in half crossways. Season with pepper and sprinkle with chives (if using).
- Wrap one piece of bacon tightly around each halloumi cube.
- Thread 2–3 wrapped cubes onto each skewer.
- Heat a heavy pan or grill to high. Cook skewers 6–8 minutes, turning frequently and brushing generously with sweet & sour sauce, until bacon is crisp and halloumi is golden and gooey.
- Serve immediately with extra warm sauce for dipping.
5-Minute Sweet & Sour Sauce
In a small pot combine:
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
Heat until sugar dissolves. Mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with ¼ cup water; whisk in gradually until thickened. Add a pinch of garlic & ginger powder if desired. Cool slightly – it will thicken more as it stands.
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