Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce
Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce are the ultimate bite-sized appetizer. After making these many times, I’ve perfected the trick to keeping them crispy and preventing soggy bottoms. The golden, flaky phyllo wrapped around creamy feta is irresistible. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Skillet with Spinach and Easy Lentil and Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe.
Why This Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce Is Pure Comfort
- Golden, flaky phyllo dough
- Creamy, salty feta cheese
- Sweet chili honey sauce for a touch of heat
- Easy to make and better than takeout
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
- Honey
- Chili sauce
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Optional: Fresh parsley
- Optional: Red pepper flakes
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Phyllo dough: Thawed, at room temperature
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Phyllo dough — Easy to use and keeps rolls crispy → See on Amazon
- Food processor — Quickly crumbles feta cheese → See on Amazon
How to Make Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce
- Prepare feta filling: Crumble feta cheese, mix with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble phyllo rolls: Lay phyllo dough, spoon feta filling, fold into rolls, brush with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Prepare sweet chili honey sauce: Mix honey and chili sauce, adjust heat to taste.
- Serve: Drizzle sauce over rolls, garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce
- Common mistake and fix: To prevent soggy bottoms, make sure to brush melted butter on the bottom of the baking sheet and only on the top of the rolls.
- Pro tip: For extra crispiness, you can brush the rolls with a beaten egg before baking.
- Pro tip: Store leftover rolls in the fridge for up to 3 days, reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Up to 3 days Make-ahead tip: Filling can be made 1 day ahead
Freezing Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce
Not recommended
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes Microwave: Not recommended
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the honey and use maple syrup instead.
- Best substitution: You can substitute feta cheese with crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese.
- Make-ahead: The filling can be made 1 day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the rolls are not crispy, try baking them at a higher temperature or for a longer time.
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Crispy Feta Phyllo Rolls with Sweet Chili Honey Sauce
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Phyllo dough
- Feta cheese
- Honey
- Chili sauce
Seasonings
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare feta filling: Crumble feta cheese, mix with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble phyllo rolls: Lay phyllo dough, spoon feta filling, fold into rolls, brush with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Prepare sweet chili honey sauce: Mix honey and chili sauce, adjust heat to taste.
- Serve: Drizzle sauce over rolls, garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the honey and use maple syrup instead.
- Best substitution: You can substitute feta cheese with crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese.
- Make-ahead: The filling can be made 1 day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the rolls are not crispy, try baking them at a higher temperature or for a longer time.
Storage
- Fridge: Up to 3 days
- Freezer: Not recommended
- Oven reheat: 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes
- Microwave reheat: Not recommended
- Make ahead: Filling can be made 1 day ahead
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbs: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sat. Fat: 4g
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, the filling can be made 1 day ahead. Assemble the rolls just before baking.
To prevent soggy bottoms, make sure to brush melted butter on the bottom of the baking sheet and only on the top of the rolls.
No, freezing is not recommended as it can make the phyllo dough soggy.
Yes, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
These rolls are great with a side of tzatziki sauce or marinara sauce.
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!
