Fried Cheese Curds
Fried cheese curds are a delightful snack that combines a crispy golden exterior with a gooey, cheesy center. Perfect for game days or family gatherings, these irresistible bites are easy to prepare at home using simple ingredients. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings (24 fried cheese curds) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cheese curds (about 8 oz)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep the cheese curds by ensuring they are at room temperature.
- Create three dipping stations: one with seasoned flour, one with buttermilk, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each cheese curd in the flour, then dip in buttermilk, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the coated cheese curds in batches until golden brown (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels or a wire rack. Serve hot with your preferred dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 pieces (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix garlic powder or cayenne pepper into the seasoned flour. To keep fried curds crispy while serving, place them on a wire rack instead of on paper towels.