Oven Fried Feta Rolls Chili Honey (Print Version)

Golden phyllo rolls filled with creamy feta, baked until crisp and topped with sweet-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
09 - 1 tsp lemon juice

# How to Prepare:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between creamy, salty feta and that sweet spicy honey hits every craving at once
  • They look impressive but come together in under 40 minutes with zero frying mess
02 -
  • Working quickly with phyllo matters because it dries out fast and becomes impossible to roll neatly
  • The filling should be room temperature, not cold, or it will make the phyllo soggy before baking
03 -
  • Don't skip brushing the phyllo layers or the rolls will bake up dry instead of crisp and flaky
  • Let the chili honey cool slightly before drizzling so it coats the rolls rather than running right off

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