Crispy Halloumi & Green Pea Protein Fritters with Mint-Yogurt Drizzle

Pinterest users are currently obsessed with creative ways to use halloumi cheese in high-protein meals. These crispy fritters combine salty halloumi with sweet green peas for a surprising texture contrast. The mint-yogurt drizzle adds freshness while keeping the protein count impressive for a satisfying main dish.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 8 oz halloumi cheese, grated
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 2 large eggs
• ⅓ cup chickpea flour
• ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
• For drizzle: ½ cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1 tsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Place thawed green peas in a bowl and lightly mash with a fork, leaving some peas whole for texture.
2. Add grated halloumi, eggs, chickpea flour, dill, green onions, lemon zest, smoked paprika, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the chickpea flour to absorb moisture.
4. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
5. Form mixture into 8 equal patties (about ½ inch thick) using your hands or a large cookie scoop.
6. Cook fritters for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
7. While fritters cook, prepare mint-yogurt drizzle by whisking Greek yogurt, mint, honey, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
8. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil briefly.
9. Serve immediately with mint-yogurt drizzle spooned over top or on the side.
10. Garnish with extra fresh dill or mint leaves if desired.

Chef's Note

For extra crispiness, press the fritters firmly when shaping and don't flip them until the first side is properly golden brown. The chickpea flour creates a gluten-free binder that gets beautifully crispy.

Make-Ahead Tips

Form patties and store uncooked in refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Cook just before serving. Leftover cooked fritters reheat well in air fryer or toaster oven.

Substitutions

Feta can replace halloumi (reduce salt in recipe), regular flour works instead of chickpea flour, fresh parsley works instead of dill, plain yogurt can replace Greek yogurt if thickened with less lemon juice.