Fried Cheese Curds

How to make Fried Cheese Curds

1. 1Spread the cheese curds in one layer on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
2. 2Freeze them for 30 to 60 minutes until firm. Keep them frozen until you bread them.
3. 3Bowl 1: whisk the flour with 0.5 tsp of the salt, 0.25 tsp of the pepper and 0.25 tsp of the garlic powder.
4. 4Bowl 2: whisk the eggs and milk with 0.25 tsp of the salt, 0.25 tsp of the pepper and 0.25 tsp of the garlic powder until smooth.
5. 5Bowl 3: stir the panko with the rest of the salt and pepper.
6. 6Take a few curds at a time from the freezer and toss them in bowl 1 until fully covered. Shake off the extra flour.
7. 7Dip them in bowl 2, let the extra egg drip off, then lift them with a fork into bowl 3.
8. 8Press gently so the panko sticks on all sides.
9. 9Put the breaded curds back on the lined tray and repeat with the rest. Freeze for another 10 minutes so the coating sets.
10. 10Heat 8 to 10 cm of vegetable oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat to 175 C.
11. 11Fry the curds in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning with a slotted spoon, until deep golden.
12. 12Lift them onto a wire rack over a tray to drain.
13. 13Let them cool for a minute, then serve warm.