TikTok Halloumi Gyros: Check out the recipe and learn how to make it at home

At the time of writing, #halloumigyros and #halloumi have accumulated a total of 2 million and 204 million views, respectively.

#gyros is also popular on TikTok with 576.3 million views.

Not only is it an easy recipe, it is also a vegetarian dish and there is no better time to try this dish as it is National Vegetarian Week.

We decided to try it ourselves by following one of the recipes uploaded on the social media platform and here is our take.

The halloumi gyros was quick and easy to make (Image: Newsquest)

What do you need for the halloumi gyros?

• halloumi
• paprika
• Red onion
• Honey
• chili flakes
• paprika
• salt and pepper seasoning
• flatbread
• Sweet chili sauce
• Peri mayonnaise
• lettuce

While the list of things included isn’t the shortest, this TikTok recipe from user @jadecarolanfitness mainly uses ingredients you may already have in your cupboard or fridge, so you can practically use up some of it.

It’s also versatile as the red pepper could easily be replaced with a yellow one as we already had those at home.

The halloumi gyros recipe was posted on TikTok (Image: Newsquest)

How to prepare the TikTok Halloumi Gyros

Step 1

Start by chopping the peppers, red onions, and halloumi.

step 2

Put the honey, paprika and chili flakes in a saucepan with a little water and prepare a sauce.

step 3

Fry the peppers and red onion in a separate pan.

step 4

Add the chopped halloumi to the pan with the sauce and brush with it. Fry on medium to high heat. Turn the heat down so the halloumi becomes sticky.

step 5

Add the fried onions and pepper to the pan along with the halloumi (once they have softened), sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir.

step 6

Heat the flatbread, place the salad on top and add the halloumi, pepper and onion mixture.

step 7

Add the sweet chili sauce and peri mayonnaise, wrap the flatbread loosely and enjoy!

@jadecarolanfitness SALT AND PEPPER HALLOUMI GYROS 😍 I think you’ll love this vegetarian lunch. Recipe ⬇️ It only takes 10 minutes to prepare but is full of flavor 🤤 ✨Coaching/Meal Plans – Link in my bio Macros👇 Calories 549 Protein 28g Fat 25g Carbohydrates 48g Ingredients (1) 👇 80g Halloumi 1/2 Red Pepper 1 / 2 red onions 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp chili flakes 1 tsp paprika 2 tbsp S&P seasoning 1 flatbread with @Deli Kitchen 10ml sweet chilli 10ml peri mayo salad Slice the halloumi. Mix together honey, chilli flakes, paprika and a splash of water. Spread over the halloumi and cook until sticky and golden brown. Fry the onion and peppers until soft. Mix in the salt and pepper. Heat the flatbread. Top with lettuce and mixture, drizzle with peri mayonnaise and sweet chili. Enjoy ♥️ Let me know if you try to follow my IG @jadecarolanfitness 🙌🏼 #salt and pepper halloumi #halloumigyros #veggielunch #healthyrecipes #high protein recipes #low calorie meals #foodinfluencer ♬ Stolen Dance (Instrumental) – Milky Chance

What do we think of halloumi gyros?

If you love trying new recipes, this TikTok Halloumi Gyros is a great place to start.

It’s so easy to make and can be as hot or mild as you like – just add less paprika, chilli flakes or the sauces for a less spicy flavor.

This recipe is cheap and easy to swap out, for example you can use any lettuce leaves, it doesn’t have to be lettuce.

And most importantly, it was delicious – what more could you ask for?