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Stuffed Greek pita pocket filled with spiced air-fried Halloumi, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, fresh lettuce, and garlic yogurt sauce

Easy Air Fryer Ras El Hanout Halloumi Pitas (Quick & Healthy)

Craving a quick, flavorful dinner that fits your healthy lifestyle? This Crispy Air Fryer Ras El Hanout Halloumi Pita is the ultimate game-changer for busy weeknights! A Quick Air Fryer Halloumi Pita with Ras El Hanout & garlic yogurt sauce. A high-protein, healthy 20-minute meal that satisfies your street-food cravings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
for cooking the chicken filet 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Air-fryer, Arabic, Greek, Healthy
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 air-fryer
  • 1 Silicone air fryer liner
  • 1 Coarse cheese grater
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 Garlic press
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • Aluminum foil optional for the chicken tortilla

Ingredients
  

For the Halloumi Cheese

  • 200 gr (7 oz) Halloumi cheese optional alternative: grilled chicken fillet or pork chops, topped with schredded mixed cheese
  • 2 Tbsp Greek yogurt 2%
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Ras el Hanout
  • 1 tsp paprika powder

For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce

  • 150 gr (⅔ cup) Greek yogurt 2%
  • ½ garlic clove
  • some salt
  • some pepper

For the Filling & Wraps

  • 1 tomato
  • ½ cucumber
  • ½ red onion
  • Some Iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 4 Greek pita pockets alternative: whole-wheat tortillas

Instructions
 

Prep and Air Fry the Halloumi

  • Coarsely grate the 200 g (7 oz) of Halloumi. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of Ras el Hanout, and 1 teaspoon of paprika powder until smooth.
  • Gently fold in the grated Halloumi until evenly coated.
  • Place a silicone liner into your air fryer basket and spread the Halloumi mixture evenly across it.
  • Air fry at 200℃ (392℉) for 10-15 minutes until slightly golden and crispy. Let it cool down slightly at the end of the cooking time.

Make the Yogurt Sauce

  • While the cheese is cooking, peel and crush the½ clove of garlic.
  • Whisk it together with the 150 g (5.3 oz) of yogurt until smooth, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare the Filling

  • For the filling, dice the tomato and the peeled ½ cucumber.
    • To avoid excess moisture, remove the core of the tomato and scoop out the cucumber seeds before dicing.
  • Peel the ½ red onion and slice it into fine strips.

Assemble the Pitas or Tortillas

  • Evenly distribute the shredded iceberg lettuce into your 4 pita pockets or onto the whole-wheat tortillas.
  • Add the prepared Halloumi, diced tomatoes,cucumbers, and onions, then drizzle generously with the garlic yogurt sauce.
    Two halves of a whole-wheat tortilla wrap filled with spiced Halloumi, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and garlic yogurt sauce, wrapped in aluminum foil.
    • Healthy Halloumi Wrap Variations
    The Meat Option: Alternatively, you can swap the Halloumi for left-over grilled chicken fillet or pork chops. Simply dust the meat with a little extra Ras el Hanout seasoning to taste when filling your wraps.
    The Cheesy Tortilla Style: If you are using tortillas, place your fillings slightly below the center, sprinkle some shredded mixed cheese on top, and roll them up tightly.
    The Foil-Wrapped Finish: When using chicken or pork, wrap the rolled tortillas tightly in aluminum foil, sealing the ends firmly. Reheat them in the air fryer at 140°C (285°F) for 5 minutes until warmed through perfectly.
Keyword air-fryer, easy, high-protein, quick, ras-el-hanout