Halloumi and Pesto Ciabattas with Smiles

  • Preparation Time Icon
    3 mins prep
  • Cooking Time icon
    10 mins cooking time
  • Number of Servings Icon
    Serves 4
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Halloumi and Pesto Ciabattas with Smiles

Treat yourself to these delicious Halloumi and Pesto Ciabattas, served with a side of McCain Smiles. Crispy, golden ciabatta is topped with grilled halloumi and fragrant pesto, offering a perfect balance of savoury and fresh. Paired with fun, smile-shaped fries, this meal is simple, satisfying, and sure to bring a smile to your face!

INGREDIENTS

250g McCain Potato Smiles

2 x 225g blocks of halloumi, each sliced into four large rectangles

1 tsp each of:

dried basil

dried oregano

dried thyme

3 tbsp olive oil

4 ciabatta rolls

100g red pepper pesto

60g rocket leaves

3 carrots, sliced into batons

1 cucumber, sliced into batons

2 peppers, sliced into batons

METHOD

  • Preheat both baskets of your air fryer to 200C.

  • Brush the halloumi slices with 1 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle over the herbs and arrange – in as few layers as possible – in one of the air fryer baskets.

  • Tip the Smiles into the other basket. Set both to cook for 5 minutes.

  • Shake the Smiles and set to cook for another 5 minutes.

  • Flip the halloumi over and set to cook for another 4 minutes.

  • Brush the inside of the ciabatta rolls with the remaining oil.

  • Once the halloumi is golden, remove it and put the rolls in the air fryer, oil side up, for 1 minute to toast. Depending on the size of your rolls, you may need to do this in batches.

  • Spread a generous spoonful of pesto on each warmed roll, top with 2 halloumi slices per person and finish with a handful of rocket leaves.

  • Serve with Smiles and vegetable crudités.

Recipes written for a dual basket 2400W air fryer with 7.2l capacity. Please adjust the cooking time appropriately when using different model

LET the CHIPS DO THE TALKING

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