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Crispy Homemade Fried Cheese Curds

A pile of golden brown Fried Cheese Curds on a white plate, with one broken open showing the melted cheese inside.
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Follow these steps to make perfectly crispy, gooey fried cheese curds at home using a simple dredging and deep-frying method.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh cheese curds
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. This is your dry dredge.
  2. In a second shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk. This is your egg wash.
  3. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
  4. Working in small batches, dredge the cheese curds first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  5. Dip the floured curds into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off.
  6. Roll the wet curds thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere. Place coated curds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Chill the coated curds in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to help the coating set.
  8. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
  9. Carefully lower a small batch of chilled curds into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot.
  10. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally, until the coating is golden brown and crispy. The cheese inside should be melted.
  11. Remove the curds with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  12. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For an air fryer method, spray coated curds lightly with cooking spray and cook at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  • Use fresh, high-quality cheese curds for the best melt.
  • If you prefer a spicier coating, add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.

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