Mains

Halloumi & Pesto Ciabattas with Smiles

Step 1 of 9

Preheat both baskets of your air fryer to 200C

Ingredients

250g McCain Potato Smiles
2 X 225g blocks of halloumi, each sliced into four large rectangles
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp 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

Step 2 of 9

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

Ingredients

250g McCain Potato Smiles
2 X 225g blocks of halloumi, each sliced into four large rectangles
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp 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

Step 3 of 9

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

Ingredients

250g McCain Potato Smiles
2 X 225g blocks of halloumi, each sliced into four large rectangles
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp 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

Step 4 of 9

Shake the McCain Potato Smiles and set to cook for another 5 minutes

Ingredients

250g McCain Potato Smiles
2 X 225g blocks of halloumi, each sliced into four large rectangles
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp 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

Step 5 of 9

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

Ingredients

250g McCain Potato Smiles
2 X 225g blocks of halloumi, each sliced into four large rectangles
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp 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

Step 6 of 9

Brush the inside of the ciabatta rolls with the remaining oil

Ingredients

250g McCain Potato Smiles
2 X 225g blocks of halloumi, each sliced into four large rectangles
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp 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

Step 7 of 9

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

Ingredients

250g McCain Potato Smiles
2 X 225g blocks of halloumi, each sliced into four large rectangles
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp 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

Step 8 of 9

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

Ingredients

250g McCain Potato Smiles
2 X 225g blocks of halloumi, each sliced into four large rectangles
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp 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

Step 9 of 9

Serve with Smiles and vegetable crudités

Ingredients

250g McCain Potato Smiles
2 X 225g blocks of halloumi, each sliced into four large rectangles
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp 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

Cooking method:

Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer AF300