Halloumi Popcorn with Maple Hotsauces

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Mustard Powder
  • 1 tsp Cornflour
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 225g haloumi, cut into 1cm pieces
  • 2 eggs
  • 60g (1 1/4 cups) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus extra, to serve (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tbsp Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat an air fryer to 180C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
  • Combine the paprika, sugar, mustard powder, cornflour, onion powder and garlic powder in a medium shallow dish. Add the haloumi, a few pieces at a time, and stir to coat. Transfer to the prepared tray.
  • Whisk the eggs in another medium shallow dish. Add the coated haloumi, a few pieces at a time, and stir to coat. Return pieces to the tray.
  • Combine the breadcrumbs and thyme in another medium shallow dish. Add the haloumi, a few pieces a time, and turn to coat. Return pieces to the tray. Place in the freezer for 5 minutes to chill.
  • Meanwhile, to make the maple hot sauce, place all ingredients in a small serving bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Place the crumbed haloumi pieces in the air fryer and fry for 6-8 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is soft. Transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle with extra thyme and drizzle over a little maple hot sauce. Serve with remaining sauce.