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Tirokafteri (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)

Published: Oct 1, 2023 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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You’ll love the vibrant and savory flavors of Tirokafteri, Greek spicy feta dip. Made with a combination feta cheese, chili peppers, and roasted red peppers. This is a quick Greek mezze, ready in just five minutes. It’s perfect for sharing, whether piled onto grilled bread, accompanied by pita chips, it’s a versatile and irresistible appetizer.

Closeup of tirokafteri in a white bowl with grilled pita on the side.
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One of my favorite appetizers to order when I’m in Greece is tirokafteri. It’s a spicy feta dip that’s creamy, tangy, salty and spicy. It’s basically everything you want in a snack combined into one. Think viral whipped feta, but spicy!

I’ve been making this for years, tweaking and perfecting the recipe. I love hosting friends for a Greek themed night, adding this to a mezze platter with Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip) and Greek tzatziki sauce.

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  • 📋 Ingredients you’ll need
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Cooking tips
  • 🥗 What to serve this dip with
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📋 Ingredients you’ll need

This is one of the easiest dips to make because if you’re a fan of Mediterranean cuisine, you likely have many of these ingredients on hand.

Plus, this is the type of recipe that you can really adjust for your own tastes by making it spicier and adding more chili peppers, or make it creamier by adding more Greek yogurt.

Ingredients in glass bowls on a wooden board.
  • Feta cheese – Make sure you reach for a high quality feta cheese since it’s the star of the show here. Choose a feta cheese that is packed in a brine and not pre-crumbled.
  • Greek yogurt – Choose a thick, neutral Greek yogurt. This helps add creaminess to the dip, so opt for a higher fat content yogurt so that it doesn’t make the dip watery.
  • Roasted red peppers – Not always a traditional ingredient, but I love the color this gives the finished dip. They also add a hint of sweetness and smokiness that help to provide balance to the dish.
  • Red wine vinegar – This is the acid in the recipe, you won’t actually taste the vinegar here, but it helps to balance the overall dip.
  • Garlic – Garlic is a must in any Greek recipe. Choose a small clove here because you don’t want an overwhelming, raw garlic flavor.
  • Hot chili pepper – I love using a red chili pepper in this recipe, you could use two if you want something spicier. If you want something more mild, you could opt for a jalapeno or a banana pepper. This is helpful article on different types of hot peppers.
  • Olive oil – Helps add creaminess and smoothness to the recipe. Use a good quality olive here with floral notes.

🔪 Step by step instructions

Here’s how to make the dip. It’s super simple because there is no cooking involved, so you can whip this up in the food processor in five minutes.

Dip ingredients in a food processor before pureeing.
  1. Blend: Crumble feta into the food processor. Add Greek yogurt, roasted red pepper, the chili pepper and its seeds, red wine vinegar, olive oil garlic and salt. Close the lid and blend until the ingredients are broken and pureed.
  2. Serve: Spread the dip on a serving plate or bowl. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and crumbled feta. You could also sprinkle with chopped Kalamata olives and a drizzle of olive oil.

💭 Cooking tips

  1. Season and adjust to your tastes! This tip is often just about seasoning with salt but I also want to encourage you to adjust levels of acid (in this case, vinegar) and the levels of spice, in this case the red chili pepper. If you want it to have more spice, add an extra pepper. If the acidity needs to be balanced with the increase of heat, add a splash of vinegar.

🥗 What to serve this dip with

Of course, this is the perfect dip to add to your mezze board and serve with grilled pita, grilled bread or crackers. But I also love to serve this with grilled Greek chicken and Greek salad (horiatiki).

Dip in a white bowl with gilled pita slices.

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Closeup of dip in a white bowl.

Tirokafteri (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)

Author: Louisa Clements
4.60 from 10 votes
Tirokafteri, Greek spicy feta dip, is ready in just five minutes and the perfect appetizer for a crowd. Made with feta cheese, chili peppers and roasted red peppers. Serve with grilled bread or pita chips.
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Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Total: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup crumbled feta
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-2 hot chili peppers
  • ¼ cup roasted red peppers
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Crumble the feta into the food processor. Add Greek yogurt, roasted red pepper, the chili pepper and its seeds, red wine vinegar, olive oil garlic and salt. Close the lid and blend until the ingredients are broken and pureed.
  • Spread the dip on a serving plate or bowl. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and crumbled feta. You could also sprinkle with chopped Kalamata olives and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

  • To make it spicier, add a second chili pepper. If you want something milder, remove the seeds and membrane from the pepper.
Did you try this recipe?Leave a comment + rating and let me know what you think!
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Nutrition Facts
Tirokafteri (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 592mg26%
Potassium 89mg3%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 272IU5%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 159mg16%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any specific dietary concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner.
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  1. Ken

    August 08, 2024 at 4:10 pm

    How long does it last in the fridge?
    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      September 02, 2024 at 1:13 pm

      Hi Ken, this should last for about 3 days in the fridge. You'll likely need to give it a stir before serving as the liquid may start to separate from the cheese. I hope you enjoy!
      Reply
  2. Elea

    January 30, 2024 at 3:46 am

    Really delicious recipes and great presentation.

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      February 03, 2024 at 9:25 am

      So glad you enjoyed, Elea!
      Reply

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