Description
Crispy Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey deliver a flavor explosion that’ll make your taste buds dance. Salty, spicy, and sweet notes come together in this simple Greek-inspired appetizer that’s perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 6 sheets phyllo pastry
Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup melted butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Crumble 8 oz feta cheese into a mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly with 1 cup ricotta and 1 tsp fresh thyme until the mixture feels smooth and uniform.
- Carefully unroll phyllo sheets onto a clean countertop. Brush one sheet with 1 tablespoon melted butter, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Spoon approximately 3 tablespoons of cheese mixture near one short edge of the buttered phyllo sheet. Gently roll the sheet into a tight cylinder, tucking in edges to prevent filling from escaping.
- Repeat rolling process with remaining phyllo sheets, using 1 tablespoon butter between each layer. Place rolls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush exterior of each roll with remaining melted butter. Ensure complete surface coating for maximum crispiness.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Position rack in center of oven for even heating.
- Bake rolls for 15-18 minutes, rotating pan halfway through. Watch for golden brown color and crisp exterior.
- While rolls bake, combine ¼ cup honey and ½ tsp red chili flakes in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove rolls from oven. Let cool for 3-4 minutes to prevent burning your mouth.
- Drizzle warm chili honey directly over crispy rolls just before serving. Enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Keep phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel while working to prevent drying out and cracking.
- Brush each phyllo layer generously with butter to ensure a crispy, golden exterior that doesn’t stick together.
- For a gluten-free version, swap phyllo with rice paper or gluten-free spring roll wrappers.
- Adjust chili flakes in the honey to control the heat level, making the dish mild or spicy according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg