Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey
Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey combine crispy, golden pastry with creamy, tangy feta cheese and a spicy-sweet chili honey glaze. This quick and easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining or casual snacking, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures with a healthier oven-fried preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz firm feta cheese, crumbled or cut into small blocks
Pastry
- 6 sheets phyllo or puff pastry sheets
Coating
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
Chili Honey Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp chili flakes or chili powder (adjust to taste)
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh mint or parsley sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare the Chili Honey Glaze: Warm 1/4 cup honey gently in a small saucepan or microwave, then stir in 1 tsp chili flakes or chili powder. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Assemble the Rolls: Lay out phyllo or puff pastry sheets on a clean surface and cut into rectangles about 3×4 inches. Place a piece or spoonful of feta cheese on each piece, then fold or roll the dough to enclose the feta tightly. Seal edges with a little water or beaten egg to prevent leakage.
- Brush and Bake: Arrange rolls on a lined baking sheet, brush each generously with beaten egg wash, and lightly brush or spray with olive oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until pastry is crisp and golden brown.
- Drizzle with Chili Honey: Remove rolls from the oven and let cool slightly. Drizzle the prepared chili honey glaze generously over the rolls just before serving for a shiny, flavorful finish. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold, firm feta cheese to help it maintain shape during baking.
- Do not overfill rolls to prevent leaking and soggy pastry.
- Brush egg wash generously for a perfect golden, crispy crust.
- Bake rolls on a wire rack on the baking sheet to enhance crispiness through air circulation.
- Add chili honey glaze just before serving to avoid soggy pastry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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