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Fried Cheese Curd Recipe

Fried Cheese Curds, also known as Beer Battered Cheese Curds, as the perfect fried cheese balls! Gooey little nuggets paired with a tangy dipping sauce. A great easy appetizer for snack idea!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 458 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 3 cups vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 6 ounces plain cheese curds frozen
  • fine sea salt
  • Bloomin' Onion Sauce

Instructions

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  1. Measure 1 cup cold beer into a measuring cup. Start drinking the remainder of the beer. (This step is essential to perfect cheese curds).
  2. In a medium bowl combine the flour, egg, parsley, garlic powder and oregano. Whisk together. It will be thick and pasty. Slowly whisk in the beer. Place in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, but up to 24 hours.
  3. In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat or to between 325°F-350°F. I highly suggest using a deep fry thermometer. You can test the oil by dripping a small drop of batter into the oil, if it starts to float and sizzle, the oil is ready for frying.
  4. Dredge the frozen cheese curds in the cold beer batter. Working in small batches, place beer battered cheese curds in hot oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes turning to evenly brown. Remove as soon as beer batter is a warm brown and before cheese melts and escapes from the crunchy exterior.
  5. Remove each batch to a paper towel lined baking sheet or a wire rack over a paper towel lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt while still tacky. If you are making a large amount, you can keep completed beer battered cheese curds in warm oven.
  6. Serve immediately with Bloomin' Onion Sauce or other desired sauce.
  7. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 458kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 292mg (12%) Potassium 69mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Calcium 323mg (32%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 458

% Daily Value*

Calories 458kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 292mg 12%
Potassium 69mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Calcium 323mg 32%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.