Deep Fried Cheese Curds | State Fair Cheese Curds Recipe | How To Make Cheese Curds

cheese curds

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko bread crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture.

Crack 2 farm fresh eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.

Add 1/4 cup buttermilk to the eggs and mix well.

Pour in 3/4 cup beer (Heineken) and stir to combine.

Add 1 teaspoon salt and mix it in.

Slowly add 1 cup all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring until the batter is thin and smooth.

Add the cheese curds to the batter and stir to coat them evenly.

Heat corn oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.

Carefully drop the coated cheese curds into the hot oil in batches, frying for approximately 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the fried cheese curds using a strainer to drain excess oil and place them on a container lined with napkins to absorb any remaining oil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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