Easy Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey | Crispy Cheesy Appetizer Recipe
Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor — these Oven Fried Feta Rolls are stuffed with creamy feta, baked to perfection, and drizzled with sweet-spicy chili honey. A unique appetizer that’s crunchy, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry brush
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Oven
Ingredients
Rolls
- 12 sheets phyllo pastry
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (optional for creaminess)
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or mint), chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- Black pepper to taste
Chili Honey
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tsp chili flakes (or fresh chili slices)
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare filling: In a bowl, mix feta, ricotta, herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and black pepper until combined.
- Layer phyllo: Place one sheet of phyllo on a flat surface, brush lightly with olive oil, and stack another sheet on top.
- Add filling: Spoon 1–2 tbsp of cheese mixture near one end of the phyllo.
- Roll tightly: Fold sides inward and roll into a cigar shape. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining sheets.
- Bake: Brush rolls with olive oil and bake for 20–25 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Prepare chili honey: Warm honey with chili flakes and olive oil in a small saucepan.
- Finish: Drizzle chili honey over baked rolls before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Assemble rolls ahead and refrigerate unbaked for 24 hours.
- Storage: Store baked rolls in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in oven at 325°F for crispness; avoid microwaving.
- Freezing: Freeze unbaked rolls for up to 2 months; bake straight from frozen.
- Avoid mistakes: Don’t overstuff, keep phyllo moist, and brush lightly with oil.
- Variations: Add spinach for a spanakopita-style twist, sprinkle sesame seeds, or use hot honey for extra heat.
- Nutrition: High in protein and calcium from feta; honey adds antioxidants; lighten with reduced-fat cheese or less oil.