Pan Fried Feta

5 from 4 votes

This Pan Fried Feta with hot honey and sun dried tomatoes is the perfect creamy and easy appetizer. This is also great to pair on a charcuterie board.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Bailey Rhatigan

Ingredients

1 10-12oz block of feta cheese
⅓ cup Panko bread crumbs *see notes
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp italian seasoning
¼ tsp salt
1 large egg, beaten
5 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
3 tbsp chopped basil
¼ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
2 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp lemon juice

Hot Honey

¼ cup honey
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ -1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Make the hot honey. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or small jar. Set aside.
Next prepare feta. Take block and gently lay on a plate. Pat dry with a paper towel. In a medium bowl, mix breadcrumbs and seasonings (garlic powder, italian seasoning, salt black pepper) together.
Warm olive oil in a skillet or pan on medium high heat. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg together. Dredge (dunk) the entire block of feta in the egg wash. Then quickly place it into the breadcrumb mixture. Be sure all sides of the feta is covered well. You can gently press the feta and breadcrumbs down onto the cheese. Feel free to dredge twice if you have leftovers.
Once the olive oil is warmed, turn heat to medium and place feta on oil. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side or until the breadcrumbs are browned and crispy.
Place feta on serving dish while warm, drizzle honey over it generously. Add basil, tomatoes, lemon zest and juice over the top and enjoy with pita, crackers or bread!

Notes

*Italian panko or gluten free breadcrumbs will also work.

Be gentle with the feta! Otherwise it can crumble apart.

Keep the stove heat on medium, the breadcrumbs/panko can burn easily.

Feel free to soften the feta by microwaving for 30 seconds JUST before serving.

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