Irresistible Sesame Feta Sticks – Drenched in Honey

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Total Time:
18 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1(8 ounce) slicefeta cheese

  • ½cupall-purpose flour

  • 1egg, beaten

  • ½cupsesame seeds

  • 1pinchground black pepper to taste

  • ¼cupolive oil

  • 2tablespoonshoney, or more to taste

Cooking Directions

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

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

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

  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.

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

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

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories480
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
36g
46%
Saturated Fat
12g
60%
Cholesterol
97mg
32%
Sodium
654mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
10%
Dietary Fiber
3g
9%
Total Sugars
11g
Protein
15g
29%
Vitamin C
0mg
0%
Calcium
466mg
36%
Iron
4mg
23%
Potassium
162mg
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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. 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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