These Air Fryer Phyllo Feta Rolls are what appetizer dreams are made of. Flaky phyllo, creamy feta, aromatic herbs & spice-infused honey make for a deliciously simple & healthy hors d’oeuvre to make.

Do you ever get in a cooking rut? Recently, I was in an appetizer-making rut. My charcuterie boards were boring me (pun intended, ha!) and my tastebuds needed something new. While looking for something lighter, both in calories and flavor, I stumbled across a number of recipes for cheese stuffed phyllo rolls. I liked bits and pieces of various recipes and was inspired to create my own version of these flaky appetizers. This recipe uses reduced fat feta cheese and an air fryer to cut down on calories, clean up and cooking time. The sweet basil pairs deliciously with the spicy honey dipping sauce. And the flaky phyllo makes for a perfect vehicle of to get these tasty rolls into your mouth. Serve these Air Fryer Phyllo Feta Rolls for Easter, Mother’s Day, Brunch or to luxe up your favorite green salad.

But What Exactly Is Phyllo Dough?

Phyllo or Filo is delicate tissue-paper thin dough. It is used to make a number of flaky layered dishes, especially appetizers and desserts. You can find it in the grocery freezer section, usually next to other frozen pastries. Be sure to follow the directions to properly thaw the phyllo dough before use. And because this dough has hardly any fat, it dries out super fast. Tip: to keep the dough from drying out, keep it covered with a damp paper towel while you assemble the rolls.

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Air Fryer Phyllo Feta Rolls with Spicy Honey

This recipe uses reduced fat feta cheese and an air fryer to cut down on calories and cooking time. The sweet basil pairs deliciously with the spicy honey dipping sauce. And the flaky phyllo makes for a perfect vehicle of to get these tasty rolls into your mouth. Serve these Air Fryer Phyllo Feta Rolls for Easter, Mother's Day, Brunch or to luxe up your favorite green salad.

Course

Appetizer

Cuisine

appetizer, vegetarian

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Servings

rolls

Ingredients

• 8 ounces reduced fat Feta Cheese crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
• 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt plus more to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 20 sheets frozen phyllo dough thawed
• 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
• 1 tbsp red chili flakes
• 1/2 tbsp chipotle powder
• 1/2 cup Honey

Course Appetizer Cuisine appetizer, vegetarian Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings rolls Ingredients 8 ounces reduced fat Feta Cheese crumbled 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt plus more to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp garlic powder 20 sheets frozen phyllo dough thawed 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil plus more for brushing 1 tbsp red chili flakes 1/2 tbsp chipotle powder 1/2 cup Honey

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the feta, basil, salt, pepper & garlic powder. Pour 1/3 cup of olive oil in a separate bowl for brushing.
2. On a clean surface, place 1 sheet of phyllo dough. Lay a second sheet on top. Fold the layered phyllo dough in half crosswise. Brush the edges with olive oil. Spread 1 tbsp of the herb cheese mixture along the short end of the dough. Tuck in the sides and start rolling the dough up, like a burrito. Place the phyllo roll seam side down on a piece of parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining sheets to make approx 10 rolls.
3. Heat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Brush the top of each phyllo roll with olive oil. Place the rolls in one layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
4. While the rolls are cooking, heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a small sauce pan over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering add the red pepper flakes and chipotle powder. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the honey.
5. Serve the phyllo feta rolls warm with the spicy honey sauce for drizzling or dipping.