Homestyle · Appetizer/Side
Fried Cheese Curds
Golden, crispy battered cheese curds with gooey centers, served warm with ranch or marinara.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 10 minutes
- Total time
- 25 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh cheese curds (450 g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup cold milk (180 mL)
- Oil, for frying
- Ranch or marinara sauce, for serving
Directions
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the cheese curds dry with paper towels and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the egg and cold milk and whisk until a smooth, thick batter forms.
- Add the cheese curds to the batter and toss until completely coated.
- Working in batches, carefully drop the battered cheese curds into the hot oil.
- Fry for 1–2 minutes, turning as needed, until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove the fried cheese curds with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Let cool for a minute, then serve warm with ranch or marinara sauce.