Description
Crispy Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that combines crunchy golden wrappers filled with creamy, salty feta cheese, and finished with a sweet-spicy chili honey glaze. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, these rolls offer a healthy baking alternative to deep frying, customizable with herbs, nuts, and spice for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Filling
- Feta cheese blocks – enough to cut into small rectangular pieces for filling (about 8 ounces)
- Fresh herbs (optional) – such as dill, oregano, or parsley, finely chopped
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional) – to add spice inside the filling
- Chopped walnuts or pistachios (optional) – for added crunch
Wrappers & Crisping
- Phyllo or spring roll wrappers – enough for 12-16 rolls
- Olive oil or melted butter – for brushing the wrappers generously
Glaze
- Honey – 3 tablespoons
- Sweet chili sauce – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon zest – 1 teaspoon, plus optional splash of lemon juice to brighten glaze
Garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds – 1 teaspoon, for sprinkling
- Fresh herbs – parsley, dill, or cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Feta Filling: Cut the feta cheese into small rectangular blocks that fit easily inside your wrappers. If desired, gently mix in chopped fresh herbs, crushed red pepper flakes, or chopped nuts to customize the filling while keeping the pieces intact.
- Assemble the Rolls: Lay out phyllo or spring roll wrappers flat and brush lightly but generously with olive oil or melted butter to ensure crispiness when baked. Place one piece of feta near the edge of each wrapper, then carefully fold or roll the wrapper to seal the cheese inside, using a bit more oil on the edges to help seal securely.
- Bake the Rolls: Arrange the rolls spaced evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Turn the rolls halfway through baking if needed for even crispiness.
- Make the Sweet Chili Honey Glaze: While the rolls bake, combine honey and sweet chili sauce in a small bowl and mix well. Add lemon zest and optionally a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavor. Set the glaze aside for drizzling after baking.
- Drizzle and Serve: After removing the rolls from the oven, drizzle them generously with the sweet chili honey glaze. Sprinkle optional sesame seeds and fresh herbs on top. Serve the rolls warm to enjoy the perfect crispy and gooey texture.
Notes
- Use cold feta cheese to prevent it from melting too quickly while baking.
- Brush oil generously on wrappers to achieve maximum crispness.
- Do not overfill the rolls to avoid breaking the wrappers during rolling or baking.
- Maintain a consistent oven temperature of 375°F (190°C) for even cooking without burning.
- Prepare the sweet chili honey glaze last minute to keep it fresh and sticky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: feta rolls, oven fried feta, sweet chili honey, crispy feta rolls, appetizer, snack, baked feta, Mediterranean snack
