GREEK FRIED CHEESE WITH OREGANO

Greek Fried Cheese with Oregano image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces halloumi cheese or firm feta
1 cup all-purpose flour
About 1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

Cut the cheese into triangles that are a little more than 1/2-inch-thick. Put the flour on a large plate.
Pour olive oil about 1/4-inch deep in a medium skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until very hot, but not smoking.
Dredge the cheese in the flour on both sides and fry, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and soft in the center, about 2 minutes per side for halloumi or 1 minute per side for a creamier feta. Drain on paper towels.
Serve the cheese hot, sprinkled with the oregano leaves and with lemon wedges on the side.