# Halloumi cooking times

How long to cook halloumi: **2–3 min per side pan-fried, 2–3 min per side under the grill, 2–3 min per side on the barbecue and 6–8 min in an air fryer at 200°C**. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.

Source: https://feastflow.co.uk/halloumi-cooking-times (FeastFlow free cooking-time guides). Last checked 11 November 2026.

## How long to cook halloumi

Times are for a 225–250 g block, in 1 cm slices.

Halloumi: cooking times by method:

| Method | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Pan-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/pan-frying-times) | 2–3 min per side | over a medium-high heat | In a dry non-stick pan or griddle. |
| [Grill](https://feastflow.co.uk/grilling-times) | 2–3 min per side | under a hot grill | – |
| [Barbecue](https://feastflow.co.uk/bbq-cooking-times) | 2–3 min per side | over hot direct heat | Oil the slices so they don’t stick. |
| [Air fryer](https://feastflow.co.uk/air-fryer-cooking-times) | 6–8 min | 200°C (400°F) | Slices or fries, turned halfway. |
| [Oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times) | 15–20 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | In a tray bake with vegetables. |

## Before you start

Pat dry. No oil is needed in a non-stick pan. Paneer cooks the same way.

## How to tell it’s done

Golden brown on both sides and soft inside. Eat it hot: it goes squeaky as it cools.

## Questions

### How long to pan-fry halloumi?

2–3 min per side over a medium-high heat. In a dry non-stick pan or griddle.

### How long to grill halloumi?

2–3 min per side under a hot grill.

### How long to barbecue halloumi?

2–3 min per side over hot direct heat. Oil the slices so they don’t stick.

### How long to cook halloumi in an air fryer?

6–8 min at 200°C (400°F). Slices or fries, turned halfway.

### How long to cook halloumi in the oven?

15–20 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. In a tray bake with vegetables.

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Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and sizes vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance.

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