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    Home » Appetizer » Fried Feta Cheese with Phyllo Dough and Honey

    Fried Feta Cheese with Phyllo Dough and Honey

    Published on Aug 30, 2021 Modified: Aug 30, 2021 by The Foreign Fork This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    This 5-Minute appetizer is the BEST way to enjoy a quick taste of Greece! This feta cheese wrapped in phyllo dough, cooked in olive oil, and then drizzled with honey and sesame seeds will impress anyone you serve it to. Enjoy it with pita chips, tomatoes, or even by itself.

    Fried feta in a cast iron skillet surrounded by honey, pita chips, and herbs

    “Hello Reader! I try my hardest to research recipes as best as I can before posting to ensure I am representing each culture correctly. If this recipe is from your country and I have made a mistake or you have suggestions for how to make it more authentic, I would love to hear! Please leave a comment below letting me know what should be different, and I will rework the recipe. It is always my intention to pay homage and respect to each cultural dish that I cook. Thanks for reading!”

    Recipe Origins

    Just like grilled halloumi in Cyprus, this fried feta cheese in phyllo dough is a popular meze — or Mediterranean appetizer — in Greece. 

    You can find it on the menu at many restaurants in Greece, and for good reason! It’s amazing. 

    Why Make this Recipe

    1. Quick Appetizer: When I tell you this recipe took me 5 minutes to make, that’s no joke! If you want the fastest and tastiest appetizer possible, this is the right one to make. 
    2. “Travel” to Greece: Greece is at the top of many people’s travel bucket lists, but it can be hard to get to. If you want to visit Greece, but can’t, try making this recipe in your kitchen. You can bring the taste of Greece to you! 

    What Do I Need to Make this Recipe? 

    Ingredients

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    1. Feta Cheese: Get an 8 oz block of cheese that is 1 centimeter thick. I had a thicker block, and had to cut it in half to make it thinner. I wrapped the second one in phyllo, too, and instead ended up with 2 (4 oz) fried feta blocks. This will work, too!
    2. Phyllo Dough: You will only need one sheet, unless you need to cut your feta thinner like I did. In that case, you may use two sheets of phyllo instead. 

    Tools

    1. Cast Iron Skillet 
    2. Tongs 

    Watch the Recipe Video

    How to Make this Recipe

    Step 1: Prepare the Cheese

    Feta wrapped in phyllo dough

    Place the cheese in the center of the phyllo dough, and wrap the cheese in it (see video for more instruction). Use a dot of honey to secure the phyllo dough in place. 

    Step 2: Fry the Cheese

    Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil to a cast iron skillet, just a little but enough to come about ¼ – ½ of the way up the side of the feta block. 

    Add the phyllo wrapped feta. Fry for 2 or so minutes, until the phyllo browns and turns crispy. 

    uncooked feta cheese in oil in a cast iron skillet

    Once crispy, use your tongs to flip the feta block to the other side. Fry on the other side until completely crispy. 

    Step 3: Add the Final Touches

    crispy feta cooking in a cast iron

    Remove the cheese from the cast iron and place it in a serving dish. Drizzle it with honey and top it with sesame seeds. Enjoy! 

    Expert Tips

    • If you are looking for other recipes to use up the remainder of your phyllo dough, I recommend this Burek from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
    • Be careful when flipping your feta cheese as the phyllo dough can rip very easily. 
    • Add some lemon zest to the olive oil for a fresh zing! You can also add thyme, black pepper, or even basil to the top of your fried feta cheese. 
    • In Greece, this dish is sometimes served with black sesame seeds instead of white. You can use either. 

    Recipe FAQs 

    What Do I Use to Eat this Recipe? 

    You are going to want to eat this fried feta any way you can get it. We enjoyed it with fresh pita chips. 

    You can also cut it up and serve it in a salad, enjoy it at the center of a charcuterie board, or with fresh cherry tomatoes! 

    Can I Use More than One Sheet of Phyllo? 

    Yes, if you want to, you can use 2 sheets of phyllo instead! Depending on how long you cook your feta cheese, it could get melty and two sheets of phyllo might hold it in better! It’s completely up to you. 

    What is the Difference Between Fried Feta and Saganaki? 

    You may have heard of saganaki before, and, while this appetizer is similar, it’s not exactly the same. 

    Saganaki is a form of pan-fried cheese, but it is usually made with graviera cheese. In Greek-American restaurants, it is often doused in brandy, then lit on fire with the passionate exclamation, “OPA!” 

    This Fried Feta Cheese is different because it is wrapped in phyllo dough first and then topped with the sweet honey, for a salty and sweet combo. 

    close up of feta cheese with pita chips and herbs

    Did you enjoy this Fried Feta Cheese recipe? If so, make sure to check out these other recipes I picked out just for you: 

    • Loukoumades from Cyprus 
    • Easy Tzatziki Sauce from Greece
    • Gyro Meat Recipe
    • Tomatoes and Peppers with Feta

    If you make this recipe at home, leave a review/comment on this post letting us know what you thought!

    And don’t forget to share a photo of your finished product on Facebook and Instagram and tag @TheForeignFork and hashtag #TheForeignFork.

    Fried Feta with Phyllo Dough and Honey

    This 5-Minute appetizer is the BEST way to enjoy a quick taste of Greece! This feta cheese wrapped in phyllo dough, cooked in olive oil, and then drizzled with honey and sesame seeds will impress anyone you serve it to. Enjoy it with pita chips, tomatoes, or even by itself.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: greek
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 337kcal
    Author: The Foreign Fork

    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Skillet
    • Tongs

    Ingredients

    • 1 8 oz block Feta Cheese
    • 1-2 sheets Phyllo Dough, thawed according to the package instructions
    • ⅓ cup Olive Oil, more or less depending on the size of your cast iron skillet
    • 1 tbsp (ore more) Honey
    • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds

    Instructions

    • Place the 8 oz block of feta cheese in the center of 1 sheet of phyllo dough, and wrap the cheese in it (see video for more instruction). Use a dot of honey to secure the phyllo dough in place.
    • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add ⅓ cup olive oil to a cast iron skillet, just a little but enough to come about halfway up the side of the feta block. Add the phyllo wrapped feta. Fry for 2 or so minutes, until the phyllo browns and turns crispy.
    • Once crispy, use your tongs to flip the feta block to the other side. Fry on the other side until completely crispy.
    • Remove the cheese from the cast iron and place it in a serving dish. Drizzle it with 1 tbsp honey and top it with 1 tsp sesame seeds. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only. 
    • Feta Cheese: Get an 8 oz block of cheese that is 1 centimeter thick. I had a thicker block, and had to cut it in half to make it thinner. I wrapped the second one in phyllo, too, and instead ended up with 2 (4 oz) fried feta blocks. This will work, too!
    • Phyllo Dough: You will only need one sheet, unless you need to cut your feta thinner like I did. In that case, you may use two sheets of phyllo instead. 
    • Be careful when flipping your feta cheese as the phyllo dough can rip very easily. 
    • Add some lemon zest to the olive oil for a fresh zing! You can also add thyme, black pepper, or even basil to the top of your fried feta cheese. 
    • In Greece, this dish is sometimes served with black sesame seeds instead of white. You can use either.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4servings | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 1mg
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      October 23, 2021 at 7:57 pm

      5 stars
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        October 25, 2021 at 11:52 pm

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