Cheese Curds (v) Recipe
Golden-fried cheese curds served with our ranch or zesty sriracha aioli
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Ingredients
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For the Cheese Curds
For the Ranch Dipping Sauce
For the Sriracha Aioli
Method
For the Cheese Curds
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Curds
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well until evenly combined.
- 2
Make the Batter
Gradually add the cold water to the dry mixture, whisking until you achieve a smooth batter consistency.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Cheese Curds
Dip the cheese curds into the batter, ensuring they are well-coated. Carefully drop them into the hot oil in batches, frying until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- 5
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried cheese curds from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your choice of ranch or sriracha aioli.
For the Ranch Dipping Sauce
- 6
Mix the Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
- 7
Chill the Sauce
Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
For the Sriracha Aioli
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- 9
Adjust to Taste
Taste the aioli and adjust the salt as needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.