Fried Cheddar Cheese Curds

Name: Fried Cheddar Cheese Curds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-8
Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp Kosher salt; 1 large egg; 1 1/4 cup seltzer water, ice cold; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 bag (~12 oz) https://www.tillamook.com/products/cheese/cheddar-curds

Fry up our classic Cheese Curds for a golden bite that has a crunchy outside and a squeaky, creamy inside that's perfect for dipping or snacking.

25MINserves 4-8

Ingredients

1 cup rice flour
1 tsp baking powder
¹⁄₄tsp Kosher salt
1 large egg
1 ¹⁄₄cup seltzer water, ice cold
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 bag (~12 oz) Tillamook Cheddar Cheese Curds

Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine liquid ingredients.
Whisk dry ingredients into wet. Whisk batter until smooth.
Sift through the cheese curds picking the largest 2/3rds pieces.
Coat the pieces of the curds in cornstarch.
Then working in batches of 7-10 pieces, gently dredge the curds in your batter, and fry at 350 degrees in the oil of your choice, stirring gently and monitoring closely.
Cook time is about 1 min and 45 seconds, or when the curds begin to get a light gold color.
Remove gently, allowing excess fat to drain.
Toss in the seasoning of your choice and serve immediately.
Enjoy with soup or with the sauces - see recipe.