Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200C / 400F.

Step 2

Prep your pizza : Roll out your pizza base, spread the sauce on top, and add most of the mozzarella (reserving a little to add on later). Set aside.

Step 3

Mix the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds and smoked paprika together in a small bowl.

Step 4

Whisk the egg in another small bowl.

Step 5

Now prepare your halloumi. Dip each piece into egg, and then the breadcrumb mix, and then lay it onto a plate or a piece of parchment paper.

Step 6

Pour olive oil into a frying pan and bring to a medium-high heat. Add the halloumi to the pan and fry on each side until it's just golden. Err on the side of undercooking them. We don't want them super crispy, because they're still going to spend time in the oven which will cook them further.

Step 7

Now add the halloumi to the top of the pizza and add the remaining toppings around the halloumi - the rest of the mozzarella, the feta crumbles, cherry tomatoes and peppers.

Step 8

Place in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until the crust is cooked and the cheese is melted and just starting to brown. Add torn basil leaves to the top, if using.