Air Fryer Feta Wrapped in Filo Dough (Crispy Feta Bites)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Cut the block of Feta cheese into 2 or 4 equal pieces.

3. 3

   Place a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and lightly brush with olive oil or melted butter.

4. 4

   Place a piece of Feta in the center of the sheet, then fold the edges over it to form a tight parcel.

5. 5

   Repeat for each piece of Feta. For extra crispiness, you can double the phyllo sheets.

6. 6

   Brush the top of each parcel with a little oil and sprinkle with herbs or sesame seeds (if desired).

7. 7

   Arrange the parcels in the air fryer basket in a single layer (without overlapping) and cook for 8-10 minutes, until golden and crispy.

8. 8

   Serve immediately, warm, as an appetizer or starter.

Shopping list

feta cheese, filo dough sheets, olive oil or melted butter, Herbes de Provence or oregano, sesame seeds

Recipe story

In the ancient villages of Greece, Feta cheese was aged in wooden barrels, and skilled housewives would wrap it in delicate layers of phyllo dough, transforming it into a royal delicacy for festive banquets. Legend has it that this technique was perfected in Byzantine kitchens, where the golden, crispy crust contrasted with the creamy, salty heart of the cheese, symbolizing abundance and celebration. Today, the recipe is reborn in the Air Fryer, preserving that timeless elegance while achieving a breathtakingly quick crispness—a modern tribute to an age-old tradition.