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Greek Sesame-Crusted Feta with Honey

If there is one flavor combination that will always have my Greek heart, it is salty feta and honey. Add a crispy sesame crust and a little extra virgin olive oil, and you have an appetizer that tastes incredibly special despite taking just minutes to make.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 block feta cheese (used Dodoni) about 8 ounces
  • 1 large egg whisked
  • 1/8 cup tapioca flour
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup sesame seeds or enough to generously coat
  • Extra virgin olive oil for the pan
  • Greek honey for drizzling
  • Optional: freshly cracked black pepper for serving

Instructions

  • Dry the feta. Remove the feta from its brine and pat it very dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture helps the coating adhere and become golden and crisp.
  • Prepare the coating. In a shallow bowl, combine the tapioca flour, almond flour, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the whisked egg to a separate shallow bowl and the sesame seeds to a third.
  • Coat the feta. Carefully dip the entire block of feta into the egg, making sure all sides are coated. Transfer it to the almond flour mixture and gently press the coating onto every side.
  • Double dip. Dip the coated feta back into the egg wash, then transfer it to the sesame seeds. Press the sesame seeds onto the feta so the entire block is generously coated.
  • Pan fry. Coat the bottom of a skillet with a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil and warm over medium heat. Once hot, add the feta.
  • Get it golden. Cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, carefully turning the feta until the sesame coating is golden brown and crisp. Keep a close eye on it since sesame seeds can toast quickly.
  • Finish with honey. Transfer the feta to a serving plate and generously drizzle with Greek honey.
  • Serve immediately. Enjoy warm on its own as an appetizer or serve alongside your favorite crackers for scooping and spreading.

Notes

Approximate Macros

For 4 snack-size servings:
308 calories | 10g protein | 12g carbs | 24g fat | 3g fiber
For 6 appetizer-size servings:
205 calories | 7g protein | 8g carbs | 16g fat | 2g fiber
A note on the olive oil: These macros are calculated using an estimated 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil actually absorbed during cooking. You may use around 4 tablespoons of EVOO, or enough to generously coat the bottom of your skillet, but a portion of that oil will remain in the pan after the feta is cooked. Because it is difficult to determine the exact amount absorbed, 2 tablespoons is used as an estimate for the nutrition calculation. Actual macros will vary depending on the amount of oil absorbed, the specific feta used, and how much of the coating adheres to the feta.