diff --git a/sdk/python/feast/feature_table.py b/sdk/python/feast/feature_table.py
index 9962b9fbc5..5d32dcc114 100644
--- a/sdk/python/feast/feature_table.py
+++ b/sdk/python/feast/feature_table.py
@@ -206,6 +206,12 @@ def last_updated_timestamp(self):
         """
         return self._last_updated_timestamp
 
+    def add_feature(self, feature: Feature):
+        """
+        Adds a new feature to the feature table.
+        """
+        self.features.append(feature)
+
     def is_valid(self):
         """
         Validates the state of a feature table locally. Raises an exception
diff --git a/sdk/python/tests/test_feature_table.py b/sdk/python/tests/test_feature_table.py
index 858704bd7c..2994569a61 100644
--- a/sdk/python/tests/test_feature_table.py
+++ b/sdk/python/tests/test_feature_table.py
@@ -53,9 +53,9 @@ def server(self):
     def client(self, server):
         return Client(core_url=f"localhost:{free_port}")
 
-    def test_feature_table_import_export_yaml(self):
-
-        batch_source = FileSource(
+    @pytest.fixture
+    def batch_source(self):
+        return FileSource(
             field_mapping={
                 "ride_distance": "ride_distance",
                 "ride_duration": "ride_duration",
@@ -67,6 +67,8 @@ def test_feature_table_import_export_yaml(self):
             date_partition_column="date_partition_col",
         )
 
+    def test_feature_table_import_export_yaml(self, batch_source):
+
         stream_source = KafkaSource(
             field_mapping={
                 "ride_distance": "ride_distance",
@@ -99,3 +101,28 @@ def test_feature_table_import_export_yaml(self):
 
         # Ensure equality is upheld to original feature table
         assert test_feature_table == actual_feature_table_from_string
+
+    def test_add_feature(self, batch_source):
+
+        test_feature_table = FeatureTable(
+            name="car_driver",
+            features=[
+                Feature(name="ride_distance", dtype=ValueType.FLOAT),
+                Feature(name="ride_duration", dtype=ValueType.STRING),
+            ],
+            entities=["car_driver_entity"],
+            labels={"team": "matchmaking"},
+            batch_source=batch_source,
+        )
+
+        test_feature_table.add_feature(
+            Feature(name="new_ride_distance", dtype=ValueType.FLOAT)
+        )
+
+        features = test_feature_table.features
+        assert (
+            len(features) == 3
+            and features[0].name == "ride_distance"
+            and features[1].name == "ride_duration"
+            and features[2].name == "new_ride_distance"
+        )