Light, golden brown, and crispy on the outside with a stringy gooey cheesy inside, this easy fried Cheese Curds Recipe is deliciously irresistible and will have you coming back for more.
If you’ve been around a while, you know how I feel about fair food. You know that my family and I looooove going to the fair each year and I can never get enough of the different fun food options.
Recently I’ve been busy recreating some of the best and favorite fair foods, I love Cheese Curds and had to share with you the recipe that we have been making for years.
If you’re from Minnesota, you know Cheese Curds are wildly popular all the time, everywhere, so why not learn to make yourself some at home? They’re served not just at the fair, but at many restaurants and even some fast food joints as appetizer or sides.
They’re everywhere and we pretty much order them wherever we go because it’s cheese country around here and Wisconsin and once you have them you can’t stop.
The hubs and kiddos love this Cheese Curds Recipe too. They’ve got a light batter with that ooey, gooey, cheddar cheesey curd flavor that you know you and love so much.
Now I don’t have to wait to set foot on those fairgrounds to get some of my favorite Fried Cheese Curds. Just heat up some oil in your home and go to town!
Directions. Place cheese curds in freezer for 1 hour. This will help keep the cheese curds from melting out of coating when fried.
SHOULD I FREEZE CHEESE CURDS BEFORE FRYING?
For this Cheese Curds Recipe, I use cold cheese curds. Freezing or refrigerating your curds help stick the breading to the cheese and it gives the curds a nice firm texture.
You can refrigerate them, but if you want them nice and chilled, you can put them in the freezer for about an hour or so before you bread and fry them.
ARE CHEESE CURDS JUST CHUNKS OF CHEESE?
Cheese curds are typically made from baby cheddar. Some curds are also made from mozzarella cheese.
During the cheesemaking process, the young cheddar cheese curds are separated from the whey and are cut up and bagged instead of starting the molding process to be used in a future cheese wheel.
A Chef’s Odyssey: Fried Cheese Curds
FAQ
Do cheese curds need to be frozen before frying?
How long will cheese curds last in the fridge?
Can you use frozen cheese curds for poutine?
Should cheese curds be frozen before frying?
Freezing the curds beforehand helps them retain their shape and prevent excessive melting during frying. When frozen, the curds develop a protective layer that helps them maintain their structure when exposed to high heat. Therefore, freezing cheese curds prior to frying ensures a better frying result with crispy exteriors and gooey interiors.
How to freeze collard greens?
The best thing to do is to purchase frozen collard greens to get rid of some of the steps. If you have collard greens, you want to freeze you first want to partially cook them by steaming or boiling them in water. Make sure not to cook them too much because you don’t want them to be mushy. After they return to room temperature you can place them in a freezer safe ziploc bag and press out as much air as possible. You can then put them in the freezer, and they can last at least a few months.
How do you freeze cheese curds?
Move the sheet to the freezer, allowing for the curds themselves to rapidly flash freeze. This is a great way to ensure that the curds freeze evenly. Transfer to Bags: After the cheese is frozen solid, transfer it to freezer bags, pressing the air out of the bags as much as possible before sealing.
How long do cheese curds last in the freezer?
When stored in the freezer at 0°F (-18°C) or below, cheese curds can last for up to 6 months without significant loss of quality. However, it’s best to consume them within 3 months for the best flavor and texture. Be sure to label the freezer bags or containers with the date of freezing to keep track of their storage time.