Oven Fried Feta Rolls Spicy Chili Honey (Printable)
Golden crispy phyllo rolls with creamy feta herb filling and spicy honey drizzle
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Feta Rolls
01 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp lemon zest
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
07 - 12 sheets phyllo pastry
08 - 2 oz unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil for brushing)
→ For the Spicy Chili Honey
09 - 1/3 cup honey
10 - 1-2 tsp chili flakes, adjust to taste
11 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
12 - Pinch of salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, combine feta, cream cheese, parsley, dill, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
03 - Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush again. Cut the layered sheets into thirds lengthwise to create 3 strips.
04 - Place a heaping tablespoon of the feta filling near one end of each strip. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling to make 12 rolls.
05 - Arrange rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining melted butter.
06 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and crisp.
07 - Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, and salt. Warm gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until aromatic. Do not boil. Set aside.
08 - Serve feta rolls hot, drizzled with spicy chili honey.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between warm salty feta and that kick of spicy honey creates something wildly addictive
- They come together faster than you can order takeout and look like you spent hours on them
02 -
- Work quickly with phyllo once you unroll it—the sheets become brittle and impossible to fold when they dry out
- The spicy honey thickens as it cools, so warm it slightly if it seems too thick to drizzle
03 -
- Room temperature filling spreads much easier and doesnt tear the phyllo as much
- Warm your honey jar in a bowl of hot water for 30 seconds if it's too thick to measure easily