{"id":"cheese_curds_2516b9064f","slug":"deep-fried-cheese-curds","title":"Deep-Fried Cheese Curds","description":"Crispy, golden-brown snacks featuring fresh cheese curds dipped in a light beer batter and fried to melty perfection.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 lb fresh cheese curds","name":"Cheese Curds","quantity":453.6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"whole","notes":"chilled","group":"main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":125,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"all-purpose","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tsp baking powder","name":"Baking Powder","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 tsp garlic powder","name":"Garlic","quantity":1.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 large egg","name":"Egg","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"beaten","notes":"large","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 cup beer","name":"Beer","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"cold lager or pilsner","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"Oil for frying","name":"Oil","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"qt","form":"liquid","notes":"neutral flavor, like canola or vegetable","group":"cooking","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot to 375°F (190°C).","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.","group":"Batter","title":"Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the beaten egg and slowly whisk in the beer until the batter is smooth.","group":"Batter","title":"Stir in the beaten egg and slowly whisk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Coat the chilled cheese curds in the batter a few at a time.","group":"Frying","title":"Coat the chilled cheese curds","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Carefully drop the battered curds into the hot oil. 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