Description
These Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey are a crispy, savory Mediterranean-inspired appetizer featuring flaky phyllo dough wrapped around a flavorful feta and parsley filling, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a sweet and spicy chili-infused honey for a delightful contrast of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Rolls
- 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Chili Honey
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Make the Feta Filling: In a small bowl, crumble the feta cheese and combine with chopped parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Prepare Phyllo Sheets: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean, dry surface and lightly brush it with olive oil. Place another sheet on top and brush again to ensure both layers are coated and will crisp nicely during baking.
- Assemble the Rolls: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the feta filling near the bottom edge of the layered phyllo sheets. Fold in the sides and roll the dough tightly over the filling, shaping it like a spring roll or cigar. Repeat this process with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling to form a total of 4 rolls.
- Brush with Butter and Bake: Brush each roll generously with melted unsalted butter to help them develop a beautiful golden-brown crust. Place the rolls seam side down on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the rolls are crisp and golden.
- Prepare the Chili Honey: While the rolls bake, gently warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt, and stir occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes to infuse the honey with spicy flavor.
- Serve: Once the rolls are baked and golden, remove them from the oven and immediately drizzle the warm chili honey over each roll for a sweet-spicy kick. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- These rolls are best served warm and crispy to maintain their delicious texture.
- For extra crunch, place the rolls on a wire rack over the baking sheet while baking to allow air circulation around each roll.
- You can use store-bought hot honey as a convenient alternative to making homemade chili honey.
- Handle phyllo dough carefully as it can dry out quickly; cover unused sheets with a damp cloth while assembling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
