Fried Cheese Curds Recipe
Cheese Curds Battered & Fried. Served with chipotle aioli.
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Ingredients
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Fried Cheese Curds
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2
- 3
Combine mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter should be thick.
- 4
Heat oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Batter the cheese curds
Dip each cheese curd into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- 6
Fry the cheese curds
Carefully place the battered cheese curds into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7
Drain and serve
Remove the fried cheese curds with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with chipotle aioli.