Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey Recipe
These oven-fried feta rolls with chili honey are a delightful appetizer featuring a savory feta and cream cheese filling wrapped in crispy phyllo pastry, drizzled with a sweet and spicy chili-infused honey. Perfect for entertaining or as a special snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls (serves 6) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Feta Rolls:
- 8 sheets of phyllo pastry, thawed if frozen
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Chili Honey:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1–2 teaspoons red chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix feta, cream cheese, parsley, dill, and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Rolls: Layer phyllo sheets, brush with oil, cut into strips. Place filling, roll up, and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush rolls with melted butter and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Make Chili Honey: Warm honey, add chili flakes, infuse, then drizzle over baked rolls before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare and freeze the rolls before baking, adjusting baking time accordingly.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Enhance the flavor with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
