These crispy sesame feta fingers with honey are the ultimate appetizer to serve at any gathering. The combination of crispy outer crust, creamy feta cheese, nutty sesame seeds, and a touch of sweetness from honey creates a flavor explosion in every bite. This recipe is quick and easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 8 ounces feta cheese, cut into finger-sized sticks
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Honey, for drizzling
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Pour the milk and egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Dip each feta stick into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off.
- Roll the feta stick in the sesame seeds, ensuring a full coating.
- Place the coated feta sticks on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
- In a deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Fry the feta sticks in batches until golden brown and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried feta sticks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the crispy sesame feta fingers with honey drizzled on top.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Feta cheese is a type of Greek cheese made with sheep's milk or a mixture of sheep and goat's milk.
Sesame seeds are a great source of essential minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium.
Honey is a natural sweetener and has antibacterial properties.