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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.
Delicious made these for my family for Easter they loved them. I believe next time I make them I will add more filling in each one.
Hey Kathleen,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! ?xx
Amazing! So easy to make. Instead of baking, I used my air fryer and cooked for 15 minutes. My boys LOVED every bite!!!!!
Hey Sarah,
That’s great!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it! xxT
These were outstanding! LOVE the dipping sauce…could be used for so many other things?
Hey Deb,
Wonderful!! Thank you so much for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback! I am so glad it was enjoyed. Have a great week! ?xxT
You’re pulling at my heartstrings with these feta recipes. These were delicious!
Hey Devin,
Happy Sunday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a go! xx
Can your air fry them ?
Hey Carol,
Sure, I bet that would work well for you! Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
These look so yummy! I would like to make these for my friends, but I know quite a few of them aren’t crazy about feta. Are there other cheeses that you think would work well in this recipe?
Hey Allison,
Totally, any cheese you like will work here, goat cheese would be a great option! Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
Outstanding! Made over Easter weekend and they were a great hit!
Hi Elaine,
I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it!!☀️ xTieghan
I am not understanding the folding/rolling filo dough part. In picture it looks like you have triangles cut. Also short side??
I need a video..sigh
Hi Claudia,
So sorry for any confusion, ignore the triangle, just fold the phyllo sheet in half and then add the feta, and roll up like a burrito. I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
We made these for an appetizer for Easter. They were wonderful!
Hey Susan,
Perfect!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a go, I am thrilled to hear that it was a winner! Have the best week!? xT
Making these today! Can I assemble and refrigerate then bake later or will it compromise the texture?
I wondered the same thing.
Hi Jillian,
That will work for you, I would just keep them covered with a damp towel in the fridge. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
Really good, and delish honey dipping sauce! When I make them again, I’ll fold the filo sheets lengthwise and then use half vs. using the entire sheet. This way, the rolls are shorter and not so “doughy.” The fun part is you can mix up the kinds of filling. While making Spanikopita, I’m thinking the spinach filling would also be great in these rolls!
Hey Christine,
Perfect!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a go, I am thrilled to hear that it was a winner! Have the best week!? xT
These are amazing!!! I strained the butter/oil/spice mixture when I mixed it into the honey and I only had to bake them about 15 minutes but these are so delicious! I have a feeling I will be making again and again!
Hey Charli,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! xx
Super easy to make! And delicious!!!
Hey Karen,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! xx
The recipe describes assembly with rectangles of phyllo but the photos show triangles. Will you please explain? Thank you.
Hi Barbara,
Please ignore the triangles, the recipe is much easier using rectangles, you can follow the instructions as is:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
These were delicious, but ours were done in about half the time…10 minutes. Thanks for the recipe!
Hey Julie,
Awesome!! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Have the best weekend:) xx