Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce
Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce are the ultimate easy appetizer. After making these many times, I’ve perfected the golden, flaky phyllo wrapped around salty feta and herbs. The trick I discovered is using melted butter for a crispy texture. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Homemade Vegan Salami Recipe for Plant-Based Dinner and Easy Chicken Avocado Wrap Recipe for Quick Dinner.
Why This Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce Is Pure Comfort
- Golden, crispy phyllo on the outside
- Melty, salty feta on the inside
- Sweet and spicy honey sauce for dipping
- Easier than takeout and just as delicious
What You'll Need for Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Phyllo dough
- Feta cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh mint
- Melted butter
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Honey
- Chili garlic sauce
- Lemon juice
- Optional: Toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: Chopped fresh parsley
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Phyllo dough: Thawed according to package instructions
- Feta cheese: Crumble with your hands for better distribution
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine crumbled feta, chopped parsley, chopped mint, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the rolls: Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a flat surface. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with filling. Fold into a roll. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
- Bake the rolls: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place rolls on a baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chili garlic sauce, and lemon juice.
- Serve: Serve rolls warm with honey sauce for dipping.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overfill the phyllo rolls. It makes them harder to fold and can cause the filling to leak during baking.
- Pro tip: For extra crispy rolls, brush the tops with beaten egg before baking.
- Pro tip: Make ahead: Assemble the rolls, but don't bake. Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can assemble the rolls up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.
Freezing Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce
Freeze uncooked rolls on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until heated through. This may make the rolls soggy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier sauce, add more chili garlic sauce to taste.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the feta with crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: These rolls are best served fresh, but you can make them up to 24 hours ahead.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a party.
- Troubleshooting: If your rolls are browning too quickly, tent the baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Phyllo dough
- Feta cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh mint
- Melted butter
Seasonings
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Honey
- Chili garlic sauce
- Lemon juice
Optional Toppings
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine crumbled feta, chopped parsley, chopped mint, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the rolls: Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a flat surface. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with filling. Fold into a roll. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
- Bake the rolls: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place rolls on a baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chili garlic sauce, and lemon juice.
- Serve: Serve rolls warm with honey sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier sauce, add more chili garlic sauce to taste.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the feta with crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: These rolls are best served fresh, but you can make them up to 24 hours ahead.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a party.
- Troubleshooting: If your rolls are browning too quickly, tent the baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze uncooked rolls on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until heated through. This may make the rolls soggy.
- Make ahead: You can assemble the rolls up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sat. Fat: 3g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce FAQs
Yes, you can assemble the rolls up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.
This is likely due to overfilling or not baking long enough. Make sure to fold the rolls tightly and bake until golden and crispy.
Yes, you can freeze uncooked rolls. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
These rolls are great with a side of Greek salad or tzatziki sauce.
Yes, you can cook these in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
