Air Fryer Red Onion Nests with Halloumi, Thyme and Pomegranate Glaze

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C / 350 °F for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Peel the red onions, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove part of the center from each half, leaving 2 to 3 outer layers intact to form nests. Finely chop some of the removed onion to make about 3 tablespoons.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the halloumi cubes with the chopped walnuts, reserved chopped onion, half of the olive oil, the fresh thyme leaves, garlic powder, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Brush the onion nests with the remaining olive oil and season lightly with the salt. Fill each nest with the halloumi mixture, pressing gently so it stays in place.

5. 5

   Place the filled nests in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 180 °C / 350 °F for 12 minutes.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, make the glaze by mixing the pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, and honey in a small bowl until smooth.

7. 7

   Open the air fryer, brush or drizzle the nests with the glaze, and cook 4 minutes more at 190 °C / 375 °F, until the halloumi is golden and the onion edges are tender and lightly caramelized.

8. 8

   Carefully remove, finish with lemon zest and extra fresh thyme leaves, and serve hot.