Fried Cheese Curds
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Fried Cheese Curds
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Fried Cheese Curds are so easy to make at home! This delicious recipe uses fresh cheese curds dunked in buttermilk, seasoned up and fried until golden brown.
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Ingredients
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup buttermilk cold
- 1 cup club soda or beer cold
- 1 pound cheese curds cold
To serve
- marinara sauce
- ranch or blue Cheese
Instructions
Heat the oil
- Add oil to a deep fryer or to a Dutch oven until it reaches about 4 inches up the sides. Heat oil to 375°F.
Make the batter
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir in the buttermilk and club soda or beer until smooth.
Dip the curds, and fry
- Add the cheese curds to the bowl and coat them in the batter.
- Carefully add the cheese curds a handful at a time, not touching into the hot oil. Place the bowl back into the fridge so everything stays cold.
- Let them fry for about 1 minute, flipping halfway through until lightly golden brown.
Remove and devour
- Take them out of the oil, letting excess oil drip off. Place them on a paper towel lined plate to soak up any excess oil.
- Place the cheese curds on a wire rack that is placed on top of a sheet tray while you fry the remaining curds.
- Serve immediately with marinara and ranch for dipping.
Notes
- Variations:
- Other spices you can add to the batter: cayenne pepper, chipotle powder, or smoked paprika.
- I do not add salt to the batter because the cheese curds are already very salty. This may vary by brand, so taste a cheese curd first to check the salt level. Add up to ½ teaspoon of fine sea salt to the batter if they need it.
- What to do with leftovers
- These are best eaten the same day. But, to reheat leftovers I suggest placing them back into the fryer until warmed through, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Freezing instructions
- These can also be frozen for up to 3 months. To heat, do not bring to room temperature, place the frozen curds right into the hot oil for a minute or two until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
145kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.05g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
192mg
(8%)
Potassium
58mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
12IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
229mg
(23%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 161
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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