Fried Cheese Curds are crispy and delicious making them the perfect comfort food appetizer. Cheddar cheese curds breaded with herb bread crumbs for an irresistible bite sized appetizer.
Crispy fried cheese curds dipped in Parmesan Ranch, marinara sauce or comeback sauce is one of the tastiest snacks you can make at home!
Fried Cheese Curds ~ Easy Appetizer Recipe
Cheese curds are simply cheddar cheese that hasn't been aged or pressed into a wheel. They have a mild cheddar taste and when breaded and deep fried, they become melty and delicious.
Ingredients Needed:
- Cheese Curds
- All Purpose Flour
- Eggs
- Buttermilk ~ If you need a substitute, add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk.
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Dried Basil
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Oregano
- Vegetable Oil ~ for frying
How to Make Fried Cheese Curds:
- Make a breading station by adding flour to one bowl, beat the eggs and buttermilk together in another. Add the panko, basil, thyme, oregano and salt into a third bowl and mix to combine.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Dredge the cheese curds in the flour, then dip in the egg mixture. Roll in bread crumbs. Repeat with the egg mixture and then finish in the bread crumbs.
- Place on the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Next, place the breaded cheese curds in the freezer for 45 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a heavy pan over high heat to 350°.
- Fry the cheese curds a few at a time until golden brown, about 1 - 2 minutes each.
- Remove to wire rack over a paper towel lined baking sheet.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like Parmesan Ranch.
How to Store and Reheat:
- Fried cheese curds are best served fresh. If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Reheat in an air fryer at 350° for 3-4 minutes or in the oven at 400° for 5- 8 minutes.
More Fried Appetizers to Try:
Add these Fried Cheese Curds to your must-try list. They are crispy on the outside with gooey melted cheddar on the inside and impossible to resist!
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Fried Cheese Curds
Fried Cheese Curds are crispy and delicious making them the perfect comfort food appetizer. Cheddar cheese curds breaded with herb bread crumbs for an irresistible bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cheese curds
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Make a breading station by adding flour to one bowl, beat the eggs and buttermilk together in another. Add the panko, basil, thyme, oregano and salt into a third bowl and mix to combine.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Dredge the cheese curds in the flour, then dip in the egg mixture. Roll in bread crumbs. Repeat with the egg mixture and then finish in the bread crumbs.
- Place on the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Place the breaded cheese curds in the freezer for 45 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a heavy pan over high heat to 350° using a deep fry thermometer.
- Fry the cheese curds a few at a time until golden brown, about 1 - 2 minutes each.
- Remove to a wire rack in paper towel lined baking sheet.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1088Total Fat: 72gSaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 40gCholesterol: 252mgSodium: 1362mgCarbohydrates: 68gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 42g
Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.
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