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Oven-Fried Feta Rolls with Spicy Chili Honey

These crispy, savory-sweet feta rolls are baked to golden perfection in flaky phyllo dough and drizzled with a fiery chili-infused honey, making for an irresistible appetizer.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

For the Chili Honey
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes or more, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika optional, for depth
For the Feta Rolls
  • 8 oz Feta cheese block drained, cut into 12 equal sticks (approx. 1/2 inch x 2 inches)
  • 12 sheets Phyllo dough frozen, thawed according to package directions (usually overnight in the fridge, then 30 mins at room temp)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small saucepan
  • Pastry Brush
  • Cutting Board
  • Small microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Chili Honey
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, red pepper flakes, and optional smoked paprika. Heat over low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the honey is warm and the flavors have infused. Do not boil. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the Feta Rolls
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, melt the butter (microwave or stovetop). Stir in the olive oil. This is your butter-oil mixture.
  3. Carefully unroll the thawed phyllo dough. Lay out one sheet on a clean, dry surface. Keep the remaining phyllo sheets covered with a damp (but not wet) kitchen towel to prevent them from drying out and cracking.
  4. Brush the entire surface of the phyllo sheet generously with the butter-oil mixture. Lay a second sheet directly on top and brush it with the butter-oil mixture as well. Repeat with a third sheet, brushing it.
  5. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the layered phyllo sheet lengthwise into 4 equal strips (each strip will be approximately 3-4 inches wide).
  6. Place one feta stick at one end of a phyllo strip. Fold one corner of the phyllo over the feta, forming a triangle. Continue folding the phyllo strip in triangles, as if folding a flag, until you reach the end of the strip. Ensure the feta is fully enclosed. Brush the outside of the completed roll with more butter-oil mixture.
  7. Repeat this process for the remaining feta sticks and phyllo sheets until you have 12 rolls. You will use 3 sheets of phyllo for every 4 rolls, so you'll need a total of 9 sheets (for 12 rolls).
  8. Arrange the finished feta rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.
  10. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the rolls cool for just a minute or two on the sheet, then transfer to a serving platter.
Serve
  1. Drizzle generously with the prepared chili honey and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Working with phyllo dough: It dries out very quickly. Always keep unused sheets covered with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. If a sheet tears, don't worry too much; simply layer another piece over it and continue brushing with butter-oil mixture. For extra crispiness, you can use 4 sheets per layered stack instead of 3. Any leftover chili honey can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks and used on other dishes or toast.