Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Cheese Deep Fried Cheese Curds 3.6 (62) 52 Reviews 4 Photos Straight out of Wisconsin, fried cheese curds are a favorite at carnivals and fairs. They look like little balls of popcorn and taste like cheese! Use up to 2 pounds of cheese curds with this recipe. Submitted by Janet Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 4 4 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 mins Total Time: 11 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup milk 1 pound cheese curds 1 quart oil for frying Directions In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the eggs and milk. Mix until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner batter. Coat the cheese curds with the batter. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated cheese curds approximately 1 minute each, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Editor's Note We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print 75 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 136 Calories 11g Fat 5g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 136 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 13% Saturated Fat 5g 24% Cholesterol 36mg 12% Sodium 196mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Protein 6g 12% Calcium 158mg 12% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 37mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.