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Air Fryer Cheese Curds

Air Fryer Copycat Culver's Cheese Curds

5 from 2 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Recreating Culver's famous cheese curds at home has never been easier! Follow this straightforward air fryer method to achieve that irresistible crunch and gooey cheese center in just minutes.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound Cheese Curds, frozen.
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 2 large Eggs, beaten.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Prep the Breading Station: In one bowl, place all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs, salt, and any optional seasonings.
  • Bread the Cheese Curds: Dip each frozen cheese curd into the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully coated.
  • Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C) if your model requires preheating.
  • Cook the Cheese Curds: Place the breaded cheese curds in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching. Cook for 6-8 minutes, turning halfway, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve: Remove the cheese curds from the air fryer and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove any excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

Reheating Culver's Cheese Curds in Air Fryer
Instructions:
  1. Preheat Your Air Fryer: Begin by preheating your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Arrange Cheese Curds: Once preheated, place the Culver's Cheese Curds in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure they are not stacked on top of each other to ensure even reheating.
  3. Reheat: Cook the cheese curds for 3-4 minutes or until they are warmed through and regain some of their crispiness. You may need to shake the basket once halfway through to ensure even reheating.
  4. Serve Immediately: Once reheated, serve the cheese curds immediately to enjoy their restored crispy texture and melty interior.
Notes:
  • It's best to eat the cheese curds immediately after reheating to enjoy their optimal texture and flavor.
  • Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. If reheating a large batch, you may want to reheat in batches to ensure even warming.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 39gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 218mgSodium: 1265mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 184IUCalcium: 916mgIron: 3mg