Experience the joy of your favorite state fair snack from the comfort of your home with this easy-to-follow recipe for Homestyle Beer-Battered Cheese Curds. No need to wait for the fair season when you can make these delicious, crispy delights anytime. Let's bring the fair to your kitchen with a batter that's light, airy, and flavored with a hint of your favorite beer!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- A generous pinch of salt
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup beer (preferably a yeasty beer like Surly Brewing Company's Furious, or your choice of beer for flavor and carbonation)
- 1 pound fresh cheese curds
- Oil for deep frying (enough to have a depth suitable for the cheese curds to float)
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk a whole egg until it starts to break up. Add the milk and whisk to combine.
3. Gradually pour in the beer, whisking continuously until the mixture is incorporated and forms a batter with the consistency of loose pancake batter (similar to crepe batter). It should be thin enough to pour off your whisk in a thin stream. Adjust with more beer if necessary.
4. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 375°F (190°C). Use a deep fryer or candy thermometer to monitor the temperature closely.
5. Toss a handful of cheese curds (about 6-8) into the batter to ensure even coating.
6. Shake the excess batter off the curds using a slotted spoon, then carefully drop them one by one into the hot oil to prevent clumping.
7. Fry the cheese curds for about 1-2 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
8. Transfer the cooked cheese curds to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9. Repeat the process with the remaining cheese curds, ensuring the oil temperature is maintained at 375°F (190°C).
10. Serve immediately while warm and gooey on the inside, and crispy on the outside.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes per batch
Total Time: Varies depending on the number of batches
Equipment: Whisk, mixing bowls, deep frying pan or pot, slotted spoon, deep fryer/candy thermometer, plates lined with paper towels.
Servings: 4-6
Cooking Tips:
- Fresh cheese curds work best for this recipe to achieve the ideal texture.
- Always monitor your oil temperature to ensure the perfect cook on your cheese curds: not too fast, not too slow.
- Drain the cheese curds on paper towels to remove excess oil for a crispier texture.
This tasty recipe is brought to you by Kowalski's Markets. Check out their YouTube channel for more delicious ideas: https://www.youtube.com/@KowalskisMarkets
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