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Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds, Pan-fried

Melty on the inside and crisp on the outside, Wisconsin Fried Cheese curds are a classic appetizer or snack. And they can even be pan-fried!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • oil for frying see note
  • 1 pound cheese curds broken apart
Batter:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour scooped (see note)
  • 1/2 cup beer see note
  • salt
  • 1 egg

Instructions

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  1. In your smallest frying pan, pour a good frying oil about ¾ inch deep. Heat until a test piece immediately sizzles but doesn’t burn quickly (about 350 F)
  2. Whisk together batter ingredients to form a smooth batter. It should be like thin pancake batter so the batter sticks but isn’t a thick coating. Add more flour or beer as needed.
  3. Coat the curds in batter a few at a time. Fry the curds until golden, then turn and fry the other side, about 2-3 minutes per side. Place on towels to drain, salt, then cool briefly to avoid burning. Serve while still hot and melty.

Notes

  • The first time I tried this I fluffed, spooned and leveled my flour. The batter was way too runny and I had to add more flour. The second time I scooped my flour and it came out just about perfect. If your batter is not sticking, try a little more flour.
  • No beer? I have heard that club soda works too. If you try this, I’d love to hear if it works .

Nutrition Information

Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 373mg (16%) Potassium 20mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.04g (0%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Calcium 410mg (41%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 373mg 16%
Potassium 20mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.04g 0%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Calcium 410mg 41%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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