Buffalo Cheese Curds

 

Ingredients

• 1 pound white cheddar cheese curds, room temperature
• 1 quart vegetable oil
• 1 cup (125 g) flour
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ¼ cup whole milk, plus more if needed
• 1 cup buffalo sauce, plus more for drizzling
• ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing, for dipping

Instructions

• In a large heavy bottom pot, pour at least 2 inches of oil. Heat to 425°F.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
• Add eggs, milk, and buffalo sauce and whisk to combine. 
• Add more milk to reach your desired batter consistency.
• Dip 5-6 cheese curds into the mixture and carefully drop them into the hot oil. 
• Cook them for 1-2 minutes, or until a crispy golden brown.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked cheese curds from the oil and place on a paper towel.
• Repeat with remaining cheese curds.
• Drizzle with remaining buffalo sauce and serve hot with Ranch or Blue cheese dressing for dipping.