Air Fryer Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer
This Air Fryer Feta Cheese Appetizer is warm, creamy and so delicious. And it’s also super quick and easy to make, so it’s perfect for serving up as mid-afternoon snack, when entertaining guests, and as a tasty game day nosh.
Suitable for gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
nnThis Air Fryer Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer is THE best dip you’ll have ever tasted. Just think about dipping into an awesome smelling bubbling melted feta cheese.
In my mind, this Air Fryer Meted Feta Cheese Dip brings out the idea of warm, long, lazy and filled with dreams of trips to Greece and the promise of many more of those days in the future. #dreamingbigpeeps
This warm baked feta dip is creamy, delicious, and the perfect combination of salty from the feta topped with sweetness from the honey along with a hint of spice and heat. One of the best parts of this dip is that it is ready in just.
It makes a great appetizer or snack and is the perfect eat for the fast approaching game day and ultimate game day spread.
It is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, easy to double or triple, frugal and simple to make, yet full of awesome flavor. Basically, everything that is great about game day food.!!!!!
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So, are you ready to learn just how easy it is to make this melted feta cheese in the Air Fryer ? Then gather up your ingredients and I will show you……
What Do I Need To Make Air Fryer Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer?
You only need a handful of ingredients (4 essential ones) making this dish soooooo quick and easy to make. All you need is:
Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer Ingredients:
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A block feta cheese
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Olive oil
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Honey
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Dried oregano
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Chili flakes (optional)
How To Make Air Fryer Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer
- Preheat the air fryer to 340 F/170 C.
- Add the feta cheese into a deep 7 cm air fryer safe dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and honey.
- Then sprinkle on the dried oregano and chili flakes.
- Close the air fryer and cook for 8-10 mins. If you prefer your feta cheese appetizer more caramelized, cook for an additional 2 mins.
- Open the air fryer and remove the Air Fryer Feta Cheese.
- Serve warm with tomatoes, olive oil and veggies.
How To Make Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer In the Oven
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Preheat the oven to fan-assisted 180C / 200C / 400F / gas 6.
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Put feta cheese on a baking parchment-lined oven tray.
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Drizzle with olive oil and honey.
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Then sprinkle on the dried oregano and chili flakes.
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Wrap up the feta in the baking parchment and bake for about 18 mins or until soft.
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Remove the baked feta dip from the oven and serve it with tomatoes and veggies.
Air Fried Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer Tips.
- Make sure to add the oil and honey before the oregano and chili flakes (as these will wash off the other way round).
- Feel free to vary the spices and herbs in your baked feta dip to your taste.
- Serve with a lovely green salad to make it a more substantial meal.
- Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less cooking time, checking food for doneness, and then adding more time as needed.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Baked Feta Cheese Dip
I have tried to keep this feta cheese appetizer light so I tend to serve it with:
- Juicy fresh tomatoes
- Olives
- fresh cut carrots
- Zucchini fries
Air Fryer Feta Cheese Appetizer Weight Watchers Points
There are 6 Freestyle SmartPoints in a serving of this air fried feta cheese appetizer.
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Air Fryer Feta Cheese Appetizer
Ingredients
Air Fryer Bakes Feta Cheese Appetizer Ingredients:
- 250 grams (1 block) feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes optional
Instructions
Air Fried Feta Cheese Appetizer Instructions:
- Preheat Air Fryer to 380 F / 193 C.
- Place the feta cheese in air fryer safe dish.
- Drizzle olive oil and honey over the top of the feta cheese.
- Then sprinkle on the dried oregano and chili flakes.
- Cook for 8-10 min until bubbling and hot. Add an extra 2 mins if you want your feta cheese appetizer more caramelized.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Oven Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400F /200C / fan assisted 180C / gas 6.
- Put feta cheese in an oven-safe baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil and honey over the top of the feta cheese. Then sprinkle on the dried oregano and chili flakes.
- Bake for about 18 mins or until soft.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Air Fried Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer Tips.
- Make sure to add the oil and honey before the oregano and chili flakes (as these will wash off the other way round).
- Feel free to vary the spices and herbs in your baked feta dip to your taste.
- Serve with a lovely green salad to make it a more substantial meal.
- Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less cooking time, checking food for doneness, and then adding more time as needed.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Baked Feta Cheese Dip
I have tried to keep this feta cheese appetizer light so I tend to serve it with:- Juicy fresh tomatoes
- Olives
- fresh cut carrots
- Zucchini fries
Air Fryer Feta Cheese Appetizer Weight Watchers Points
There are 6 Freestyle SmartPoints in a serving of this air fried feta cheese appetizer.Nutrition
Originally published July 2015. Updated Sept 2019.
Oh I say, what a wonderful and simple idea. Looks delicious!
i would never have thought of this. In fact I’ve never had baked feta before. Gorgeous photos Bintu.
Oh my goodness if I started with this I fear I’d eat ALL of the cheese – this sounds so amazing! I must have this! 😀
Hahahah. – the aim is to tempt you Elizabeth.
OMG *this* is what I want for lunch! Love baked feta and don’t make it nearly often enough 🙂
One of those thing that is easy to overlook.
This looks great, really delicious and simple to do. I love feta , so it’s definitely on the list. GG
Enjoy every mouthful GG.
We love Greek baked feta but I’ve never made it before. Yours looks simply gorgeous, Bintu.
Thanks Kellie.
Well, this is right up my street. How did I not know that you could bake feta, yum!
Well, this is right up my street. How did I not know that you could bake feta, yum!
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Hi Bintu! Oh, how I love anything like this! I’ve tried something similar but never with the chili….sounds like a must-try!
Here is to new ways of baking feta Helen.
Gosh I never knew you could bake Feta! Does it spread on bread once cooked or stay firm?
Stay firm at this timing Camilla.
You know how to take feta to a whole new level!! Love the chilli 🙂
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Wow those pictures are STUNNING and I love the idea of this – have never tried baking feta before but have some in the fridge right now so this will be on the menu some time this week!
Awww – I am foodie blushing Kate.
How simple and elegant is this? Delicious and totally screams summer! Yum:-)
I love this idea, will definitely be trying, thanks.
My pleasure Janice.
I wouldn’t be able to stop at just a little but of this. It looks seriously amazing and is perfect for my feta obsession.
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I think I might have this for dinner tonight, thanks for the post 😀 xx
I love feta cheese. In Jordan we usually eat baked or fried halloumi but not feta! Would love to try it though 😀 wonderful pictures btw
Thank you.
I absolutely love Feta cheese, but have never thought to do anything other than crumble it on a salad x
It is really good either way Rachel.
Mmm i REALLY like the sound of this xx
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Mmm i REALLY like the sound of this xx
Hope it inspires you to try it.