Best 4 Crispy Fried Cheese Curds Recipes

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Calling all cheese lovers! Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate crispy fried cheese curd experience. These golden-brown delights are made with fresh cheese curds, coated in a flavorful breading, and fried to perfection. Each bite offers a delightful explosion of cheesy goodness, with a crispy outer layer and a soft, gooey center. Serve them as an appetizer, snack, or even as a main course with your favorite dipping sauce. This article provides three irresistible recipes for crispy fried cheese curds: the classic recipe, a spicy version with a kick, and a unique panko-crusted variation. Get ready to elevate your culinary game and impress your friends and family with these delectable treats.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

REAL WISCONSIN FRIED CHEESE CURDS



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Real Wisconsin fried cheese curds!

Provided by Markg238

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts corn oil for frying
¼ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup beer
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 pounds cheese curds, broken apart

Steps:

  • Heat corn oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk together milk, flour, beer, salt, and eggs to form a smooth, rather thin batter. Place cheese curds, about 6 or 8 at a time, into the batter, stir to coat, and remove with wire strainer. Shake the curds a time or two to remove excess batter. Deep fry the curds until golden brown, 1 or 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 83.1 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 436 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

FRIED CHEESE CURDS



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Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup club soda
1 pound cheese curds
4 cups vegetable or canola oil
Marinara sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the club soda and mix until smooth. Add the cheese curds to the batter and coat thoroughly.
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reads 360 degrees F. Fry the cheese curds for about 1 minute, turning halfway through. Drain on paper towels. Serve the fried cheese curds with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.

DEEP FRIED CHEESE CURDS



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Straight out of Wisconsin, fried cheese curds are a favorite at carnivals and fairs. They look like little balls of popcorn and taste like cheese! Use up to 2 pounds of cheese curds with this recipe.

Provided by Janet

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 11m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
1 pound cheese curds
1 quart oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the eggs and milk. Mix until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner batter. Coat the cheese curds with the batter.
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated cheese curds approximately 1 minute each, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 196.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CRISPY FRIED CHEESE CURDS



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Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart vegetable oil
1 1/2 cup buttermilk, divided
1 1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound of cheese curds (or more, or less - really as much as you are willing to eat)
1 egg
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oil on stove over medium to medium high heat while preparing the curds. In a small bowl add 1/2 cup of buttermilk. Set aside. In a third bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper, mix well. Take curds and dip into buttermilk. Then dip into flour mixture and set aside. Do this to all of the curds. Add 1 cup of buttermilk, water and egg to the flour mixture and mix well. In another bowl add bread crumbs and set aside. Dip floured curds into liquid buttermilk batter and remove with a slotted spoon. Place curds into bread crumbs and cover. Once oil is ready {test oil with the end of a wooden spoon, if bubbles form around soon, then it's hot and ready} place battered curds into hot oil and cook 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden color. Remove and place on a plate with paper towels. As soon as they are cool enough to eat ~ DEVOUR!

Tips:

  • Use fresh cheese curds. Fresh cheese curds are softer and have a milder flavor than aged curds, making them ideal for frying.
  • Coat the cheese curds in a light batter. A light batter will help the cheese curds stay crispy without becoming greasy.
  • Fry the cheese curds in hot oil. The oil should be hot enough to fry the cheese curds quickly, but not so hot that they burn.
  • Drain the cheese curds on paper towels. This will help to remove any excess oil from the curds.
  • Serve the cheese curds immediately. Crispy fried cheese curds are best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Crispy fried cheese curds are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. By following these tips, you can make sure that your cheese curds are perfectly crispy and golden brown. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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