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Oven-Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey

Oven-Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey

Emily
Crispy phyllo rolls stuffed with herby feta, baked till golden, and drizzled with spicy-sweet chili honey. Perfect easy appetizer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

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

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 16-20 sheets frozen phyllo dough thawed
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds optional
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Combine feta, dill, garlic, pepper in bowl.
  • Place olive oil in bowl for brushing. Lay 1 phyllo sheet, fold half, brush oil. Add 1-2 tbsp feta mix at end, roll burrito-style. Repeat.
  • Brush rolls with oil. Bake 18-22 minutes until golden.
  • Melt butter and 1 tbsp oil. Add chili flakes, cumin; cook 1 min. Stir in honey off heat.
  • Drizzle rolls with chili honey. Garnish with dill. Serve warm.

Notes

Thaw phyllo slowly. Brush generously for crispiness. Adjust chili for spice level.
    >Reheat in oven for best texture. >Freeze unbaked rolls.
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