Real Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds Recipe

Learn how to make the ultimate real Wisconsin fried cheese curds from scratch. This classic Wisconsin dish features bite-sized pieces of cheese coated in a crispy batter and fried to perfection. Serve them as an appetizer or snack, and enjoy the gooey, cheesy goodness!

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cheese curds
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, paprika, and garlic powder.
2. In a separate bowl, pour the buttermilk.
3. Dip each cheese curd in the buttermilk, then coat it in the flour mixture. Repeat this process for all the cheese curds.
4. Place the coated cheese curds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them for 15 minutes. This will help the batter adhere better during frying.
5. Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
6. Carefully drop a few frozen cheese curds into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the fryer. Fry for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
7. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the fried cheese curds from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. Repeat the frying process with the remaining cheese curds.
9. Serve the real Wisconsin fried cheese curds hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

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