Oven Fried Feta Rolls (Print Version)

Crispy baked phyllo rolls stuffed with savory feta cheese, finished with homemade sweet and spicy chili honey glaze.

# What You Need:

→ For the Rolls

01 - 7 oz feta cheese
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 8 sheets phyllo pastry
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil, for brushing
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For the Chili Honey

07 - 1/4 cup honey
08 - 1-2 tsp red chili flakes, to taste
09 - 1 tsp lemon juice

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Crumble feta into a mixing bowl. Add softened cream cheese, chopped parsley, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
03 - Place one sheet of phyllo on a clean work surface and brush lightly with olive oil. Stack a second sheet on top and brush again. Repeat to create 4 double-layered stacks.
04 - Cut each stacked phyllo rectangle in half lengthwise to create 8 equal pieces.
05 - Place approximately 2 tablespoons of feta mixture near one short end of each phyllo piece. Fold sides inward and roll tightly into a log. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Lightly brush the tops of each roll with olive oil for golden color.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until rolls are golden brown and crisp throughout.
08 - While rolls bake, combine honey, chili flakes, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until well blended.
09 - Remove rolls from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle generously with warm chili honey just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Baked instead of fried means less mess and zero guilt while keeping that satisfying shatter crisp
  • The sweet heat against salty feta creates that addictive flavor balance everyone keeps reaching for
02 -
  • Phyllo dries out shockingly fast, so keep the unused sheets covered with a damp cloth while you work
  • The rolls should feel light and hollow when they are done because any sogginess means they need more time
03 -
  • Place the rolls seam side down and do not shift them during baking so they hold their shape
  • Let the chili honey cool slightly before drizzling so it thickens up and clings to the crispy rolls

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