Ranch Cheese Curds

By cserumga

Per serving: 367 cal, 21g total fat, 45mg chol, 866mg sodium, 15g carb, 1g fiber, 12g protein

Ingredients

• 2 quarts vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 pkg dry ranch dip powder, divided (1 oz)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup club soda
• 1 bag cheese curds (12 oz)
• 1/2 cup purchased marinara sauce

Details

Servings 8
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a 7-8 quart pot over medium-high to 375.

Whisk together flour, cornstarch, 2 Tbsp ranch powder, and baking powder in a bowl. When oil reaches 375 add club soda to flour mixture and whisk to combine.

Coat cheese curds, a handful at a time in the batter, using a spoon to coat all sides. Carefully drop curds into hot oil (with spoon) one at a time. Fry curds in batches of 5 or 6 until golden, about 2 minutes, then transfer to a paper-towel lined baking sheet. Repeat battering and frying with remaining curds.

Whisk together marinara and remaining ranch powder; serve immediately with cheese curds.