Ingredients
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- 8 halloumi slices
- 8 burger buns
- 4 ripe avocado
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Red onion slices
- for brushing Olive oil
- and pepper to taste Salt
- 8 tbsp mayonnaise
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- and pepper to taste Salt
Nutritional Information
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Air fryer Halloumi Avocado Burger
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
Slice the avocado and prepare the lettuce, tomatoes, and onion for the burger toppings.
In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients: mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Step 2
Cook the halloumi
Lightly brush both sides of the halloumi slices with olive oil.
Place the halloumi slices in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Step 3
Assemble the burgers
While the halloumi is cooking, toast the burger buns if desired.
Spread a generous amount of the prepared sauce on the bottom halves of the buns.
Layer the lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion on top of the sauce.
Once the halloumi is ready, place it on top of the prepared veggies.
Step 4
Assemble the burgers
While the halloumi is cooking, toast the burger buns if desired.
Spread a generous amount of the prepared sauce on the bottom halves of the buns.
Layer the lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion on top of the sauce.
Once the halloumi is ready, place it on top of the prepared veggies.
Step 5
Serve and enjoy!
Your air fryer halloumi avocado burgers are ready to be served. Pair them with a side of your choice—sweet potato fries, salad, or any other preferred accompaniment.
Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasoning according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your delicious homemade halloumi avocado burgers!
Recipe Story
In the mesmerizing world of culinary creativity, where flavors collide and cultures harmonize, exists a delightful ode to indulgence – the Air Fryer Halloumi Avocado Burger. This concoction, a tribute to texture and taste, marries the Mediterranean allure of halloumi cheese with the buttery richness of avocado, all encased within the comforting embrace of a burger bun (or not, for the gluten-conscious).
Picture this: golden, crispy halloumi, gently cooked in the modern magician’s box – the air fryer – transforming into a savory delight with a crunchy exterior giving way to a soft, yielding center. Meanwhile, the avocado, nature’s velvety miracle, slices delicately atop the halloumi, offering a creamy counterpoint that elevates each bite.
But the charm doesn’t end there. This creation, adorned with fresh, vibrant ingredients - slices of ripe tomato, crisp lettuce leaves, and the gentle bite of red onion - comes together like a symphony, each element playing its unique note, creating a melody of flavors that dance on the palate.
The sauce, a concoction born of tangy mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, and a symphony of spices, drapes over this ensemble, bestowing a harmonious blend that ties the ensemble together, offering a crescendo of taste with every mouthful.
This recipe isn't just a meal; it's an invitation to traverse culinary boundaries. Whether relishing it as a vegetarian delight, embracing its gluten-free allure, or reveling in its keto-friendly persona, each bite carries the essence of innovation without compromising on the richness of taste. It's a passport to a world where health and flavor coexist, a testament to the fact that deliciousness knows no bounds.
So, embark on this culinary journey, fire up your air fryer, and let the alchemy of halloumi and avocado create magic in every bite - a tribute to the joy that can be found in the simple yet profound act of savoring a well-crafted burger.
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