Description
These Oven-Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey are your perfect crispy appetizer that brings salty cheese and sweet heat together in one delightful bite. Drizzle the spicy honey over golden-brown rolls straight from the oven, and watch your guests dive in for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 sheets filo pastry
- 7 oz feta cheese
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
Garnish and Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Extra chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for perfect, even cooking of your rolls.
- Crumble 7 oz of feta cheese into a small mixing bowl, creating a delicate base for your filling.
- Blend ¼ cup ricotta cheese with the feta, adding 1 teaspoon dried oregano and a pinch of black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Lay out one sheet of filo pastry and brush it gently with 1 tablespoon olive oil, creating a light, crispy foundation.
- Spread a thin layer of your cheese mixture along the bottom edge of the filo sheet, leaving a small border for rolling.
- Carefully roll the pastry into a tight log, tucking in the sides to seal the delicious cheese inside.
- Repeat the rolling process with remaining filo sheets and cheese mixture, creating 6 individual rolls.
- Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they’re not touching each other.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to help them achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through to ensure even browning and a perfectly crisp texture.
- While the rolls bake, combine ¼ cup honey and ½ teaspoon red chili flakes in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 minutes.
- Stir ½ teaspoon lemon juice into the warm honey mixture to brighten the flavor.
- Remove the rolls from the oven when they’re golden brown and crisp around the edges.
- Let the rolls cool for 2-3 minutes, then drizzle generously with the spicy chili honey.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped fresh parsley for a final touch of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Check feta’s saltiness before adding salt to the filling, as some brands are already quite salty.
- Brush phyllo layers generously with oil or melted butter to ensure extra crispy, flaky rolls.
- Warm honey and chili flakes slowly to infuse flavor without burning the honey.
- For gluten-free option, substitute phyllo with thin rice paper or gluten-free pastry sheets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Oven-Fried
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 572 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg