Fried Cheese Curds

5 from 1 vote

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheese curds, crispy cheese curds

Servings: Servings

Calories: 1088kcal

Author: Milisa

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

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.

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