Crispy Feta Fries

Name: Crispy Feta Fries
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb feta cheese block, cut into sticks; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, beaten, beaten; 2 cups breadcrumbs; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp garlic powder; to taste black pepper; 1.5 cups olive oil for frying; 1/4 cup honey for drizzling; 2 tsp fresh oregano for garnish

Golden-fried feta cheese sticks with a crunchy coating and melty center. A viral Greek appetizer that's savory, addictive, and perfect with honey drizzle.

35 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

GreekAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

1 lb feta cheese block, cut into sticks
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten, beaten
2 cups breadcrumbs
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
to taste black pepper
1.5 cups olive oil for frying
1/4 cup honey for drizzling
2 tsp fresh oregano for garnish

Instructions

1

Cut 1 lb cut into sticks feta cheese block into sticks, approximately 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2

In three shallow bowls, set up a breading station: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour in the first, 2 beaten eggs, beaten in the second.
3

In a third bowl, combine 2 cups breadcrumbs, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, and to taste black pepper.
4

Working with one piece at a time, coat 1 lb cut into sticks feta cheese block stick first in 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, then 2 beaten eggs, beaten, then the 2 cups breadcrumbs mixture, pressing gently so coating adheres.
5

Heat 1.5 cups olive oil for frying in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (a small bread cube should sizzle immediately).
6

Working in small batches, fry 1 lb cut into sticks feta cheese block sticks for 30-45 seconds per side until golden brown and crispy.
7

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8

Serve immediately while still hot, drizzled with 1/4 cup honey for drizzling and garnished with 2 tsp fresh oregano for garnish.

Questions

Can I make Crispy Feta Fries dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 lb feta cheese block, cut into sticks) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Can I make Crispy Feta Fries gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups breadcrumbs. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Crispy Feta Fries keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Crispy Feta Fries?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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