And, of course, Halloumi Fries are back after a hugely-successful run last summer, which means you can once again tuck into four delicious halloumi cheese sticks coated in a light batter and served with a rich tomato dip, or grab a share box of 12.
Halloumi Fries will be priced at £2.49 for a box of four, or £6.49 for a larger share box. A four-piece box has around 210Kacl, McDonald's says, making each fry around 52 kcal each.
There are 233 calories in 4 pieces of McDonald's Halloumi Fries.
McDonald's is launching a new summer menu inspired by Italy, Spain, and Cyprus. T he brand new McDonald's menu went on sale yesterday - and it features four new exciting options to try - including much-anticipated halloumi fries.
Share and enjoy our iconic items from our menu when you choose a Sharebag. Includes 4x Burgers, 2x Regular fries, 2 x Small fries, 2 x Regular Soft Drinks, 2 x Small Soft Drinks, 10 piece Chicken McNuggets® and 2 sauces of your choice (Jalapeno, BBQ, Sweet and Sour).
Nine sticks of Mozzarella cheese coated in breadcrumbs and served with Salsa dip. The 9 piece Sharebox is intended to serve 3 people.
A portion of fifteen mozzarella bites with a breadcrumb coating, served with a rich tomato dip.
A regular pack of four halloumi fries will set you back £2.49, while a share box of nine pieces will cost £6.49. That's quite a lot for four, average sized cheese sticks, which got me thinking.
Halloumi is high in protein and calcium, but it is also high in fat and salt, so keep an eye on portion size. How many calories in halloumi fries? There are 560 calories in a portion, however number will be slightly inflated as not all of the flour, breadcrumbs or egg is used.
When are halloumi fries available in McDonald's? The halloumi fries are launching as the second part of the McDonald's summer menu, from July 27. They will be limited edition, and only available until September 6.
The halloumi fries
They tasted a lot like the classic mozzarella dippers that Maccies has had for a while, but they had a squeakier texture to the cheese - like you often find with halloumi. The breadcrumb coating was nice and crumbly too and they made a good salty alternative to fries. I really liked them.
The halloumi base is typically made from unpasteurised goat's or sheep's milk, and sometimes cow's milk. The inclusion of dairy milk of any kind renders halloumi completely not vegan friendly, and should not be consumed by anyone strictly following a plant-based diet.
Originating from Cyprus, halloumi is a traditional Cypriot semi-hard pasteurized cheese traditionally made with a mixture of goat and sheep milk.
Make way chicken nuggets as there is a new sharebox in town and it's brimming with melted cheese. Fifteen is the magic number as that is how many gooey cheesey bites you will get in the box.
You should be especially careful how much of it you're eating and how you're cooking it. 'Halloumi is very high in salt, and a portion of 70g contains 2.1g, which is a third of your recommended daily allowance of 6g,' says Watkins.
What's more, halloumi is made from sheep's milk, which is more expensive than cow's milk or goat's milk due to a lower milking yield from sheep. And halloumi is often aged, which can also amplify the price.
Considering halloumi cheese for weight loss is not a good option. Even though it has a good amount of protein, it is also high in fat. Therefore, it is recommended not to consume halloumi for weight loss. Instead, low-fat/non-fat cottage cheese or tofu can assist in your weight loss journey.
The rich fatty composition of the ewe's milk seeps out of the cheese when heated and forms a delicious crispy golden crust, whilst the goat's milk ensures a firm texture and definitive lingering flavours.
These halloumi fries are Middle Eastern style mozzarella sticks made with only 4 ingredients – flour, eggs, panko and non-melting halloumi!
You should cook the Halloumi Fries in the oven for 15-20 minutes until they are crispy and golden. They're delicious whether you serve them hot or cold!
There are 869 calories in 1 portion of McDonald's 20 Chicken McNuggets ShareBox.
The sharebox is priced at £4.49 for 15 melts plus three dips, this works out at around 30p per cheese bite. Or you can buy an individual portion, which contains five pieces and one dip, for £1.69. You'll be able to order the new sharebox in restaurants and by using the McDonald's app.
A firm favourite with everyone. The 9 piece Chicken McNuggets® and 20 Chicken McNuggets® ShareBox® are also available for when just 6 isn't enough!