Description
Crispy and flavorful Oven Fried Feta Rolls with a delightful chili honey drizzle, perfect for gatherings or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
- Quality feta cheese (block, preferably packed in brine)
- Frozen phyllo dough
- Unsalted butter (melted)
- Extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Honey (good quality)
- Chili flakes (standard red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper flakes)
- Sea salt (optional)
- Fresh lime or lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh mint (finely chopped, optional)
- Fresh dill (finely chopped, optional)
- Fresh parsley (finely chopped, optional)
- Lemon zest (finely grated)
- Fresh garlic (finely minced or garlic powder)
Instructions
- Crumble the block of feta cheese thoroughly in a medium bowl.
- Chop about 2-3 tablespoons of fresh herbs if using and add them to the feta.
- Stir in a teaspoon of lemon zest and a tiny pinch of garlic powder or half a teaspoon of finely minced fresh garlic.
- Mix everything with a fork until well combined and taste for seasoning.
- Unroll the thawed phyllo dough onto a clean, dry work surface and cover it with a damp kitchen towel.
- Melt about 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (or warm olive oil) in a small bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove one sheet of phyllo dough, lay it flat, and brush it lightly with melted butter or olive oil.
- Place a second sheet on top and brush it with butter, then repeat with a third sheet.
- Cut the stacked phyllo sheets lengthwise into three equal strips.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the feta filling at one end of each phyllo strip, leaving a small border.
- Fold the short edge of the phyllo over the filling, then fold in the long sides and roll tightly upwards.
- Place the finished roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
- Brush the tops and sides of each roll with any remaining melted butter or olive oil.
- Bake for 18-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Combine honey and chili flakes in a small bowl and warm the mixture for about 30 seconds while the rolls are baking.
- Drizzle the hot, crispy rolls with the chili honey before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, serve hot and fresh. These rolls can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a hot oven for a few minutes until crispy again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg