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Oven-Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey

Crispy, golden phyllo pastry wrapped around salty feta cheese, oven-baked to perfection and drenched in a spicy-sweet chili honey glaze with sesame seeds.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Feta Rolls
  • 2 blocks feta cheese (approx 7-8 oz each), firm block style
  • 10 sheets phyllo dough thawed
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin, for brushing
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 tsp dried oregano optional
Chili Honey Glaze
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 1 tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Small Saucepan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the feta cheese blocks dry with paper towels. Cut each block into 4 equal rectangular batons (8 total pieces).
  3. Unroll phyllo dough and cover with a damp towel. Lay one sheet on a clean surface, brush lightly with olive oil, place a second sheet on top, and brush again.
  4. Cut the layered phyllo stack in half or into strips slightly wider than the cheese batons.
  5. Place a piece of feta at the end of a strip. Sprinkle with black pepper and oregano. Fold sides in and roll up tightly.
  6. Place rolls seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush tops and sides generously with remaining olive oil.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until pastry is deep golden brown and crispy.
  8. While baking, warm the honey and chili flakes in a small saucepan over low heat until runny and infused.
  9. Transfer hot rolls to a serving plate. Immediately drizzle with chili honey and sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh thyme.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture. If making ahead, freeze unbaked rolls and bake from frozen (add 5 mins).