Description
These oven-fried feta rolls with chili honey are a delightful appetizer featuring a crispy phyllo crust filled with a creamy and zesty feta mixture, all drizzled with a sweet and spicy chili-infused honey. Perfect for entertaining or as a special snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Phyllo Rolls:
- 1 package (16 sheets) phyllo dough, thawed
- 8 oz block feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
Chili Honey Drizzle:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes or hot chili oil (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Feta Mixture: In a bowl, mix the crumbled feta, cream cheese, parsley, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Rolls: Layer and cut phyllo sheets, fill with feta mixture, and roll up tightly like a spring roll.
- Bake: Arrange rolls on a baking sheet, brush with oil or butter, and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Make the Chili Honey: Warm honey with chili in a saucepan, then drizzle over the baked rolls before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake the rolls on a wire rack set over the baking sheet.
- You can substitute goat cheese for cream cheese if desired.
- Adjust chili heat to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
