Pistachio Crusted Feta Fries with Sweet Chili Jam 🌶️

 

Ingredients:  

- 200g feta cheese, cut into fry-shaped sticks  

- 1 cup pistachios, finely crushed  

- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour  

- 2 large eggs, beaten  

- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying  

- 200g red chilies, deseeded and chopped (for sweet chili

jam)  

- 1 cup granulated sugar  

- 1/2 cup white vinegar  

- 1 tablespoon lemon juice  

- Salt to taste  

Directions:  

1. In a saucepan, combine the chopped red chilies, sugar,

vinegar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil

over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for

15-20 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let

the sweet chili jam cool.  

2. Cut the feta cheese into thick fry-shaped sticks and pat

them dry with a paper towel.  

3. Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one bowl,

beaten eggs in another, and crushed pistachios in a third.

 

4. Dredge each feta stick in flour, dip into the beaten

eggs, then coat evenly with crushed pistachios.  

5. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-

high heat. Fry the coated feta sticks in batches for 2-3

minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and

drain on paper towels.  

6. Serve the pistachio crusted feta fries hot with the

prepared sweet chili jam for dipping.  

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes |

Total Time: 25 minutes  

Kcal: 280 kcal per serving | Servings: 4  

Tips:  

- For a healthier twist, bake the feta fries in a preheated

oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10-12 minutes instead of

frying.  

- Add a dash of honey to the sweet chili jam for extra

sweetness, or substitute with fresh herbs like mint for a

refreshing variation.  

- Serve with a side of yogurt dip for a creamy contrast, or

experiment with different nuts like almonds for the crust.