Name: Tempura Fried Cheese Curds With Sriracha Mayo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 15 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 18, 2025

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These golden brown tempura fried cheese curds are surprisingly simple to make at home! Deep fried in tempura batter, they're light, melty, and perfect with a side of spicy, garlicky Sriracha mayo. Using frozen cheese curds will prevent the cheese from melting out during the frying process. Freeze for at least 1-2 hours (or overnight) for best results. Learn how to make this delicious snack for game day, a party appetizer, or happy hour at home!

Tempura Fried Cheese Curds With Sriracha Mayo

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Tempura Fried Cheese Curds With Sriracha Mayo

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WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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Sriracha Mayo

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, Sriracha, and garlic until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until you're ready to serve.

Batter & Frying

In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 375°F. Preheat the oven to the lowest setting (usually 150-170°F). Stack a wire rack on top of a sheet pan and place in the oven for later.

While the oil is heating, make the batter. In a medium bowl, combine the sifted cake flour, cold club soda, and Kosher salt. Whisk the mixture, just until the batter forms. Do not over-mix! A few lumps are ok.

When the oil is heated, you can start the frying process. Working with about six cheese curds at a time, dip the curds into the batter with chopsticks or the tines of a fork. Coat, and then let some batter drip off. From the side of the pot, drop the curds in the hot oil, frying them until they're puffy, crisp, and light golden-brown, about 30-60 seconds. Do not overcook, or the cheese will leak out.

Place the fried curds on the wire rack in the oven to keep them warm while you're frying the rest. Serve the cheese curds immediately with the Sriracha mayo.

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I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️