Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds, Pan-fried
Melty on the inside and crisp on the outside, Wisconsin Fried Cheese curds are a classic appetizer or snack. And they can even be pan-fried!
Ingredients
- Oil for frying see note
- 1 pound cheese curds broken apart
Batter:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour scooped (see note)
- 1/2 cup beer see note
- Salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In your smallest frying pan, pour a good frying oil about ¾ inch deep. Heat until a test piece immediately sizzles but doesn’t burn quickly (about 350 F)
Whisk together batter ingredients to form a smooth batter. It should be like thin pancake batter so the batter sticks but isn’t a thick coating. Add more flour or beer as needed.
Coat the curds in batter a few at a time. Fry the curds until golden, then turn and fry the other side, about 2-3 minutes per side. Place on towels to drain, salt, then cool briefly to avoid burning. Serve while still hot and melty.
Notes
The first time I tried this I fluffed, spooned and leveled my flour. The batter was way too runny and I had to add more flour. The second time I scooped my flour and it came out just about perfect. If your batter is not sticking, try a little more flour.
No beer? I have heard that club soda works too. If you try this, I’d love to hear if it works .
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 16gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 373mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 30IUCalcium: 410mgIron: 0.5mg
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