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Greek Fried Feta with Honey and Sesame Seeds

Greek Fried Feta with Honey and Sesame Seeds

5 from 1 vote
Greek Fried Feta with Honey and Sesame Seeds is a wonderful dish that brings together the rich flavors of Greece in a simple yet mouthwatering preparation. It is crispy, savory, and drizzled with golden honey. Enjoy this Greek Fried Feta with Honey and Sesame Seeds as an appetizer or a delightful addition to any meal.
Servings 2 slices
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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Ingredients
  

  • 1  block feta, (5oz-150g) , cut into triangles
  • 1/3 cup  (40g) flour
  • 2 oz (60g) sesame seeds
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • 1/4 cup (60g) olive oil , for frying
  • honey , to drizzle on top

Instructions
 

  • Cut the feta block into two smaller pieces, rectangles or triangles.
  • Prepare three plates, one with flour, one with sesame seeds and one with the beaten egg.
  • Dredge the feta pieces into flour.
  • Dip into the beaten egg. Make sure to cover all sides.
  • Coat with sesame seeds.
  • Heat about ¼ cup (60g) olive oil in a frying pan.
  • Place the feta pieces into the pan and fry until golden brown.
  • Flip and fry the other side and edges.
  • Drain on paper towels to remove any excess oils.
  • Serve while still hot with a drizzle of honey.

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Notes

If you don't want to fry the feta cheese, you may also consider baking it. For this, preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece of fried fetaCalories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 16.7gProtein: 18.9gFat: 35.3gSaturated Fat: 14.3gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 871mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 3.4gCalcium: 627mgIron: 5mg
Calories: 449kcal
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: European, Greek
Keyword: Feta Cheese, fried feta, honey, sesame seeds