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 sized appetizer.
Crispy fried cheese curds dipped in Parmesan Peppercorn Ranch, marinara sauce or comeback sauce is one of the tastiest snacks you can make at home! We also love these Marinated Mozzarella Balls for a quick and easy appetizer.
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:
- Fried Pickles are crispy and delicious and impossible to resist. Easy to make for any get together with friends.
- Blooming Onion are a copycat recipe from Outback Steakhouse and one of our favorite appetizers.
- Fried Okra is perfect for a quick and easy bite-sized appetizer or serve it as a side dish with all of your southern favorites.
- Fried Onion Rings are the classic appetizer or side dish for burger night. This recipe turns out super crispy and delicious.
- Chicken Fries are a drive-thru favorite and so simple to make at home. Thin chicken strips with a crispy crust. Tossed in honey bbq sauce or with your favorite dipping sauce.
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.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1088kcal
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
- 1/2 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
Serving: 1g | Calories: 1088kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 72g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 40g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 252mg | Sodium: 1362mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g