By Rajlakshmi
February 21, 2026
These crispy hot honey feta bites are covered in toasty sesame seeds and topped with spicy-sweet honey. It can pair well with your multiple cups of chai throughout the evening.
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 block of feta cheese 1 large egg ⅔ cup of sesame seeds 2 tablespoons of honey 1 tsp of chopped red chilli peppers ½ tsp grated lemon zest 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Put parchment paper on a big rimmed baking sheet and coat it with 1 tablespoon of oil.
Dry the feta and cut it into cubes that are just a little bit bigger than ½ inch. Crack an egg in a mixing bowl and whisk it.
On a small plate, spread sesame seeds. Next, dredge the feta cubes in the sesame seeds, turning gently until completely coated. Dip them in the egg.
Place the coated feta on the baking sheet. Freeze it for at least 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes.
Pour the leftover oil over the coated feta chunks. Preheat the oven to 450F. Bake for 15-20 mins until brown and crispy.
In the meantime, put the lemon zest, honey, and chillies in a small bowl. Pour the heated honey over the feta bites.
Garnish with thyme leaves and serve!