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Crispy Feta Rolls with Spicy Honey Recipe

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  • Author: Lea
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 rolls
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Crispy Feta Rolls are a delightful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that combines creamy feta and ricotta cheese with a hint of honey and fresh thyme, all wrapped in buttery, flaky phyllo pastry. Perfectly crisped in either an air fryer or oven, they are finished with a spicy honey drizzle for a sweet and savory bite that’s ideal for sharing or serving as a light lunch.

Ingredients

Cheese Filling

  • 10 ½ oz (300g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Pastry & Fat

  • 12 phyllo pastry sheets (about 2 packs), thawed if frozen
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) light olive oil (or as needed)

Spicy Honey Drizzle

  • 1/3 cup (115g) honey
  • 2 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • Pinch of smoked sea salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Cheese Filling: Combine the crumbled feta cheese, ricotta, honey, and fresh thyme in a bowl. Mix until combined but still a bit chunky. Optionally, whip the filling briefly in a food processor for a smoother but not completely liquid texture.
  2. Prepare the Butter and Oil: Melt the butter gently in a small pan over low heat, then add the olive oil and combine well.
  3. Prepare Phyllo Pastry: Cut one pack of phyllo pastry sheets in half to make two stacks of squares. Keep the phyllo covered with a slightly damp cloth to prevent drying out during assembly.
  4. Assemble the Feta Rolls: Lay one phyllo square on your work surface and brush it generously with the melted butter and oil mixture. Layer two more sheets on top, brushing each with butter and oil as well.
  5. Add Filling and Roll: Spoon some cheese filling about an inch from the edge closest to you. Don’t overfill. Brush the edges with butter/oil, fold them inward to enclose the filling, then fold the closest edge over the filling and roll into a neat parcel, like a burrito. Brush the outside with more butter/oil to help it crisp and stick. Keep assembled rolls covered with a damp cloth.
  6. Repeat: Repeat until you have all eight rolls ready to cook.
  7. Air Fry the Rolls: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Place three rolls in the basket or on a rack and cook for 5 minutes at 350°F (180°C). Flip rolls and cook another 5 minutes until golden and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack to cool while cooking the remaining rolls.
  8. Or Oven Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
  9. Prepare Spicy Honey Drizzle: In a small saucepan, warm honey with chili flakes, fresh thyme, and a pinch of smoked sea salt over low heat. Stir gently and let infuse for a few minutes, then keep warm.
  10. Serve: Drizzle the warm feta rolls with the spicy honey just before serving. Enjoy as a meze, with salad for lunch, or packed cold for a snack or picnic.

Notes

  • Keep phyllo covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying and tearing during assembly.
  • Don’t overfill the rolls to avoid bursting during cooking.
  • Butter and oil brushing is essential for crisp, golden pastry.
  • Adjust chili flakes in the honey drizzle to taste if you prefer more or less spice.
  • These rolls can be cooked in either an air fryer or conventional oven depending on preference or equipment availability.
  • Serve warm for best flavor and texture, though they are delicious cold as well.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Find it online: https://recipesbylea.com/crispy-feta-rolls-with-spicy-honey-recipe/