Gluten-Free Fried Cheese Curds Recipe

Gluten-Free Fried Cheese Curds Recipe

  • 1/4 cup milk, or more as needed
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup grapeseed oil
  • 12 white Cheddar cheese curds
  1. Whisk milk, egg, flour, baking powder, basil, salt, and garlic powder together in a bowl until batter is the consistency of eggnog.
  2. Heat grapeseed oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Coat cheese curds with batter and cook 4 to 5 at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.