Crispy Feta with Hot Honey & Walnuts
Pan-fried hallumi-style feta cheese with a drizzle of hot honey, crushed walnuts, and crackers. A warm, salty, sweet 10-minute appetizer that feels indulgent but couldn't be simpler.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- ½ lb block feta cheese
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup walnuts, roughly crushed
- 1 handful crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Cut feta into 0.5-inch-thick slices or cubes. Pat completely dry with paper towels.
- 2
Coat feta pieces lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Sear feta 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy on edges. Don't move pieces.
- 5
Warm honey with red pepper flakes in a small bowl or the pan's edge for 30 seconds.
- 6
Transfer feta to a plate, drizzle with hot honey, scatter crushed walnuts on top. Serve with crackers.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch non-stick or cast iron skillet
- paper towels
- shallow bowl or plate (for flour)
- small bowl (for honey warming)
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