Description
These Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey are a crispy, savory appetizer featuring flaky phyllo dough filled with a flavorful mixture of feta, dill, and garlic. Baked to golden perfection and served with a sweet and spicy chili honey dipping sauce, they make for an irresistible snack or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 1 clove garlic, grated
Phyllo Rolls
- 16–20 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Chili Honey Sauce
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 teaspoons chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1/3 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and aid in even cooking.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, fresh chopped dill, and grated garlic until well blended to create the flavorful filling for the rolls.
- Prepare Olive Oil for Brushing: Pour about 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil into a small bowl; this will be used to brush the phyllo sheets during assembly to ensure they become crisp and golden.
- Assemble Rolls: Place one sheet of thawed phyllo dough on a clean surface and gently fold it in half crosswise. Brush the edges generously with olive oil. On the short end of the folded dough, place a heaping tablespoon of the feta filling. Carefully roll the phyllo over the filling, folding the sides inward to seal the roll like a burrito. Place the roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat this process to make 12-16 rolls, keeping remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
- Brush Rolls and Bake: Brush the top of each assembled roll with olive oil to promote browning. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the rolls turn golden brown and crispy.
- Make Chili Honey Sauce: While the rolls bake, melt together the salted butter, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chili flakes, and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant, then remove from heat and stir in the honey to combine the sweet and spicy flavors.
- Serve: Once the rolls are golden and baked through, serve them warm with the chili honey sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Working with Phyllo Dough: Keep the phyllo dough covered with a damp towel while assembling to prevent it from drying out and cracking, which makes it difficult to work with.
- You can adjust the amount of chili flakes in the honey sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- Ensure the rolls are placed seam-side down on the baking sheet to prevent them from unrolling during baking.
- These rolls are best served warm to enjoy the crispiness of the phyllo and the melty feta filling.
Keywords: feta rolls, phyllo dough appetizer, chili honey sauce, baked feta rolls, Mediterranean appetizer, crispy phyllo rolls