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Switching up our Easter app options with these Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey. Greek phyllo dough rolled up with feta cheese, garlic, and fresh dill, then baked until warm, golden, and crisp. Serve these yummy, oven fried rolls with spicy honey for dipping. Such an easy appetizer that everyone always loves!
Easter is this Sunday, and while I previously shared My favorite Easter Recipes with you all, there’s always room at the table for additional food, especially appetizers. And trust me, you’ll want to make these.
When I had this idea the other day I was so excited to create the recipe and share it with my family. I knew they would love these simple rolls. I don’t often cook with phyllo dough, so they felt fun and different.
When I think of Easter, I always sway towards Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. Feta and phyllo dough are commonly paired together in Greek cooking, so I knew the combination would be delicious.
I wanted to add a little sauce, and honey is always my go-to when serving feta as an appetizer. The sweetness really balances out the saltiness of the cheese.
Working with phyllo dough
Phyllo dough can be intimidating to work with. But as long as you keep the dough covered with a damp towel while working, it’s not difficult!
Because phyllo is so thin, it tears easily, so just go slowly while assembling. And as I said, keep the dough covered. When phyllo dries out, it cracks and becomes hard to work with.
Also, you should know that your first roll will not be perfect. But have extra sheets of phyllo on hand and by the end, you’ll have the rolling perfected.
Details
Start by combining the feta, dill, and garlic. Then add some olive oil to a bowl for brushing. Use the oil when you feel like the dough is getting dry, it will keep it wet.
Lay the phyllo out, add the feta, and then tuck and roll like a burrito. It’s not fancy, I promise! Brush each roll with olive oil before baking, then bake until golden.
The sauce
While baking, make the honey sauce. I did a spicy chili butter honey sauce with just a little oil, butter, chili flakes, and cumin seed. You can cook the spices in the butter and oil to really bring out their flavor before adding the honey.
The spiciness and sweetness really balance with the salty, herby flavors in the rolls.
I love to serve these warm, but they’re delish at room temperature too! And if you want to prepare the rolls ahead of time and bake off before guests arrive, that works too! Just keep the pan covered until you’re ready to bake.
These will be so perfect for Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, and anytime you need a quick, simple, and different appetizer! They’re a hit every time!
Looking for other spring appetizers? Here are my favorites:
Garlic Herb Roasted Olives with Burrata
Crispy Oregano Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Feta Sauce
Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives
Pan-Fried Feta with Peppered Honey
Lastly, if you make these Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey
Servings: 12
Calories Per Serving: 284 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 16-20 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1/3 cup honey
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a bowl, combine the feta, dill, and garlic. Place 1/4 cup or so of olive oil in a bowl for brushing.3. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and gently fold it in half crosswise. Brush the phyllo with a little olive oil around the edges. On the short end of the dough, add 1 rounded tablespoon of feta. Roll the phyllo up over the filling, folding the side edges in, to seal…burrito style. Place the roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and repeat to make 12-16 rolls. 4. Brush the top of each phyllo roll with olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown on top. 5. Meanwhile melt together the butter, 1 tablespoon oil, the chili flakes, and cumin in a small skillet. Cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey. 6. Serve the rolls warm with honey sauce for dipping/drizzling.
Notes
Working with Phyllo Dough: it’s important to keep the dough covered with a damp towel while you assemble. When phyllo dough gets dried out, it cracks and is difficult to work with.
The sweet heat with the feta and crunch.. Delicious ❤️?… first time Phyllo user.. practice makes perfect. Will make again.
Hey Nikki,
Awesome!! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Have the best weekend:) xx
In the photo the phyllo was cut in an elongated triangle. Your instructions are not consistent with that image – it is a rectangle. Can you explain the discrepancy? Have you done it both ways – do you prefer one of them?
Hi Frankie,
Please ignore the triangle, you can follow the recipe as is, it will be much easier as a rectangle. I hope you love them! xTieghan
Can you make this a few days ahead of time and leave in the fridge before baking?
Hi Beth,
That should be okay for you to do, I would keep them covered with a damp cloth. Please let me know how the recipe turns out, I hope you love it! xx
Could you make them up to the baking point and then freeze and bake later
Hey Lucy,
That should work well for you! Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
Can these be made ahead of time and cook just before serving?
Hey Ann,
Sure, that will work well for you, I would just keep them in the fridge covered with a damp cloth. I hope the recipe turns out amazing for you, let me know if you have any other questions! xx
I am loving your recipesand want to try this one but my husband is not a huge fan of feta – what other cheese could I try?
Hey Gwen,
Really any other cheese that you enjoy will work here, goat cheese would be a great option!! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
Could this be done in an air fryer?
Hey there,
Sure, I bet that will work well for you! I hope this recipe turns out amazing, let me know if you give it a try! xx
Hi Tieghan – I’m excited to try these. Any suggestions regarding making them in advance? Could I prep them, cover them with damp paper towels and keep them in the fridge till baking? What would you recommend?
PS – It was so amazing to meet you during your book tour!
Hey Melinda,
Yes, that will work well for you! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
Looks delicious!!! I’m thinking some fig butter would also be a good dipping sauce!
Thanks Mindy!! Sure, that would be delicious! xx
Would you be able to make these in the frozen phyllo cups?
Hey Chris,
Sure, that should work well for you! Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
The phylo dough at Target is not available,do you have another link?
Really? You give it 1 star because Target stopped selling phyllo dough?
One star because you can’t find phyll0? There’s this new company called Amazon, and their bricks-and-mortar competitor, Walmart, you might want to try either onf of those.
Hi there,
You can find phyllo dough in the freezer section of your local grocery store:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love the recipe! xx
It looks as though you cut 2 pieces of the phyllo in half on the diagonal from the short end rather than folding it in half? Then used two pieces of the triangles rolled from their long end to make the rolls? It appears this would result in all the lovely crunchy seams as pictured rather than flat when folded in half! Is this correct??
Hi Carol,
You can follow the directions as is, please ignore the triangle, you will want to just fold the phyllo you will not have to do any cutting, so you will end up with a rectangle. I hope this makes sense!! xTieghan
If you are preparing for a party would you suggest 1. pre making and baking just before party or pre making, baking, and then reheating for party?
Could you substitute puff pastry sheets for the phyllo? Thanks!
Hi Jill,
For this recipe I would stick with the phyllo dough. Here are some recipes that I use puff pastry in that you might enjoy:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/asparagus-brie-puff-pastry/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/easy-cheese-and-prosciutto-croissants/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/pastry-wrapped-baked-brie-with-thyme-butter-roasted-plums/
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Hey Renee,
I would pre-make these and keep in the fridge until you are ready to bake and serve at your party. I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you, let me know if you give it a try! xx
Did you cut the phyllo? In the picture it looks like it is cut in a triangle
Need more info about cutting phyllo sheet as pictured!
The written directions state to cut the filo sheets in half and roll burrito style (from a rectangle sheet). I think the triangle sheet was used for the visual effect only which could be wrapped around the top of the built rectangle rolls (you can see the graduated layers in one of the photos). If you were to just work from a triangle alone the filling would squish out or you’d get a lot less filling when trying to roll and wrap. Not worth the extra effort IMO. I would just roll it like an egg roll or burrito. Why make life more complicated. Just my two cents!
Hi Susan,
Please ignore the triangle, I rewrote the instructions so hopefully they are more clear. I hope you love the recipe! xx
I am annoyingly wimpy/picky about cheese and don’t like feta. Think I could sub halloumi to the same effect?
Hey Jill,
Sure, that would be delicious! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
Hi Camille,
You don’t need to cut the phyllo dough, just fold it in half, ignore the triangle:) You will have rectangles that will be much easier to fold and roll. I hope this helps! xx
That’s exactly the question I scrolled to find. Thanks!
This looks amazing – as I’m not a fan of dill would something like oregano work or another herb?
Hey Mel,
Sure, any herb you like will work:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx