Description
Crispy Oven-Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey bring salty, spicy cheese magic right to your kitchen table. Wrapped in phyllo and drizzled with sweet-hot honey, these golden rolls deliver a delightful crunch that turns snack time into pure celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 8 ounces (226 grams) feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Greek yogurt
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup (85 grams) honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix 8 ounces crumbled feta, 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest until you create a smooth, creamy filling with bright herbal notes.
- Carefully lay one phyllo sheet on a clean surface, brushing gently with 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stack a second sheet and repeat the butter brushing process.
- Spread 1-2 tablespoons feta mixture along the short phyllo edge, leaving small margins at each side. Fold in the edges and roll tightly like a compact burrito, ensuring the filling stays secure inside.
- Position rolls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart. Brush tops with remaining melted butter to guarantee a golden exterior.
- Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slide the baking sheet into the center rack and bake for 15-18 minutes until rolls transform into crispy, golden-brown parcels.
- During baking, warm ¼ cup honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, allowing the spice to infuse for 2-3 minutes.
- Extract rolls from the oven and let them rest for 3 minutes. Drizzle chili honey across the surface and sprinkle 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for a delightful crunch.
Notes
- Ensure feta cheese is cold and firm before wrapping to maintain structural integrity during baking.
- Use phyllo dough at room temperature to prevent cracking and achieve a delicate, crispy texture.
- Brush each phyllo layer with olive oil generously to help create golden, flaky exterior.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute phyllo with gluten-free pastry sheets or rice paper wrappers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Oven-Fried
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg