Hot Honey Halloumi Sliders with Sweet Chili Slaw
Crispy, golden halloumi layered on toasted slider buns with tangy sweet chili slaw and a drizzle of hot honey—these sliders are bold, spicy, and impossible to resist.
Why These Sliders Work
These Hot Honey Halloumi Sliders hit every tasty note:
✔ Crispy, salty halloumi cheese as the star ingredient
✔ Sweet, tangy, and spicy flavor layering from the hot honey and chili slaw
✔ A fun-sized format that’s perfect for parties, game day, or lunch
✔ Totally vegetarian-friendly, but still rich, satisfying, and indulgent
Hot honey is still trending everywhere—from pizza to chicken—and paired with squeaky, golden-fried halloumi, it creates a sandwich that’s craveable, eye-catching, and ultra snackable.
Timings & Servings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4 sliders (double easily to serve 8)
Equipment Needed
- Nonstick skillet or grill pan
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Knife and cutting board
- Tongs or spatula
- Small saucepan (for hot honey, optional)
Ingredients
For the Halloumi Sliders:
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½-inch slabs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 slider buns (brioche or potato rolls work great)
- 1 tbsp butter, for toasting buns
For the Sweet Chili Slaw:
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Hot Honey:
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Sweet Chili Slaw
- In a small bowl, mix cabbage, carrot, chili sauce, mayo (or yogurt), lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss to combine. Chill in fridge until ready to assemble.
Step 2: Prep the Hot Honey
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, chili flakes, and vinegar.
- Heat gently for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally—don’t boil.
- Remove from heat and let infuse while you cook the halloumi.
💡 No time? Use store-bought hot honey and warm slightly before drizzling.
Step 3: Cook the Halloumi
- Pat the halloumi slices dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add halloumi slices and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and set on paper towel to drain.
Step 4: Toast the Buns
- In the same skillet, melt butter and toast the inside of the slider buns for 1–2 minutes, until golden.
Step 5: Assemble the Sliders
- Spread a small spoonful of sweet chili slaw onto each bun base.
- Add a slice of crispy halloumi.
- Drizzle generously with warm hot honey.
- Top with extra slaw (optional) and the bun lid.
- Serve warm, with napkins—they’re delightfully messy!
Optional Add-Ons
- Add a slice of pickled jalapeño for extra heat
- Use arugula or baby spinach for extra greens
- Drizzle with garlic aioli or sriracha mayo for extra richness
- Swap slider buns for mini brioche toasts for a party canapé version
Nutritional Info (Per Slider, Approximate)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 12g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fat: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
Hot Honey Halloumi Sliders with Sweet Chili Slaw
Crispy, golden halloumi layered on toasted slider buns with tangy sweet chili slaw and a drizzle of hot honey—these sliders are bold, spicy, and impossible to resist.
Equipment
- Nonstick skillet or grill pan
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Knife and cutting board
- Tongs or spatula
- Small saucepan (for hot honey, optional)
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Halloumi Sliders:
- 8 oz halloumi cheese sliced into ½-inch slabs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 slider buns brioche or potato rolls work great
- 1 tbsp butter for toasting buns
For the Sweet Chili Slaw:
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1 small carrot grated
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Hot Honey:
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Sweet Chili Slaw
- In a small bowl, mix cabbage, carrot, chili sauce, mayo (or yogurt), lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss to combine. Chill in fridge until ready to assemble.
Step 2: Prep the Hot Honey
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, chili flakes, and vinegar.
- Heat gently for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally—don’t boil.
- Remove from heat and let infuse while you cook the halloumi.
- 💡 No time? Use store-bought hot honey and warm slightly before drizzling.
Step 3: Cook the Halloumi
- Pat the halloumi slices dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add halloumi slices and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and set on paper towel to drain.
Step 4: Toast the Buns
- In the same skillet, melt butter and toast the inside of the slider buns for 1–2 minutes, until golden.
Step 5: Assemble the Sliders
- Spread a small spoonful of sweet chili slaw onto each bun base.
- Add a slice of crispy halloumi.
- Drizzle generously with warm hot honey.
- Top with extra slaw (optional) and the bun lid.
- Serve warm, with napkins—they’re delightfully messy!
Notes
Optional Add-Ons
- Add a slice of pickled jalapeño for extra heat
- Use arugula or baby spinach for extra greens
- Drizzle with garlic aioli or sriracha mayo for extra richness
- Swap slider buns for mini brioche toasts for a party canapé version
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 22gFiber: 2g
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