Description
Crispy Fried Goat Cheese Rolls with Hot Chili Honey are a delightful appetizer that combines creamy goat cheese, fresh herbs, and a sweet and spicy chili honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy goat cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 8 small phyllo sheets or spring roll wrappers
- Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
- Water or egg wash to seal
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
- Pomegranate seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix goat cheese, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Lay out a wrapper and brush lightly with oil.
- Add 1 tbsp of filling at one end, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly. Seal with water.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry rolls in batches until golden and crisp (2–3 minutes each side).
- Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, warm honey with chili flakes, sesame, and a pinch of salt for 1–2 minutes.
- Drizzle hot chili honey over warm rolls.
- Garnish with herbs and pomegranate seeds.
- Serve immediately while crisp and melty!
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough to sizzle when the rolls are added.
- Keep the rolls warm in the oven if frying in batches.
- Adjust the chili flakes based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg