Crispy Sesame Feta Fingers with Honey

Cinco de Mayo - Appetizer and Snack

This Greek meze is so easy to make and your guests are sure to talk about it the next day. Feta cheese is covered in sesame seeds, fried in olive oil till crisp, then drizzled with honey and served warm.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 8 mins

Total: 18 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Crispy Sesame Feta Fingers with Honey

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) slice feta cheese

½ cup all-purpose flour

1 egg

beaten

½ cup sesame seeds

1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

or more to taste

Bucket of Margaritas

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Slice feta into four fingers and place in the freezer for 10 minutes to help it hold its shape while you prepare the other ingredients.

Step 2

Set out egg flour and sesame seeds in three separate shallow dishes. Season egg with black pepper.

Step 3

Pour oil into a small skillet to a depth of about 1/2-inch. Heat over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Remove feta from freezer and dredge each finger first in egg then flour egg again followed by sesame seeds. Evenly coat all sides. Add breaded fingers to the hot oil.

Step 5

Cook until golden brown about 2 minutes per side. Remove from oil and briefly drain excess oil on kitchen paper.

Step 6

Place feta fingers on a serving plate and drizzle with honey. Enjoy straightaway while hot.

Nutritional Information

Crispy Sesame Feta Fingers with Honey

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 479.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.5g 29%

Carbohydrates: 27.4g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 11%

Sugars: 11.1g

Fat: 35.9g 55%

Saturated Fat: 12g 60%

Cholesterol: 97mg 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 302.7IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.9mg 45%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 70.3mcg 18%

Calcium: 466.1mg 47%

Iron: 4.1mg 23%

Magnesium: 79.6mg 28%

Potassium: 161.6mg 5%

Sodium: 653.9mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 36%

Calories From Fat: 323.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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