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Air Fryer Cheese Curds

Air Fryer Cheese Curds

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 10 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Aioli

    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, peeled
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon soul food seasoning
    • 🥛 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • Cheese Curds

    • 10 ounces cheese curds
    • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 4 teaspoons soul food seasoning
    • 🥚 1 large egg
    • 🥛 1 1/2 cups milk
    • 2 1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
    • 1 teaspoon oil, or as needed for spraying

STEPS

1

Combine garlic cloves, olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon soul seasoning in a small bowl and toss to coat.

2

Wrap garlic tightly in a small piece of foil. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place wrapped garlic in air fryer basket, air fry for 15 minutes.

3

Mash roasted garlic with the back of a spoon. Let stand for 30 minutes.

4

Stir mayonnaise and lemon juice into mashed garlic. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

5

Place cheese curds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes.

6

Whisk flour and 1 teaspoon soul seasoning together. In another bowl, mix eggs and milk. In a third bowl, combine panko and remaining soul seasoning.

7

Remove cheese curds from freezer. Dip cheese curds into flour, egg mixture, flour again, egg mixture again, and finally into panko.

8

Freeze breaded cheese curds for another 30 minutes.

9

Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Spray cheese curds lightly with oil and place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

10

Air fry cheese curds until golden brown, flipping halfway (4-6 minutes).

11

Let curds stand for 1-2 minutes before serving. Serve with roasted garlic aioli.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

944

Calories

  • 33
    Protein
  • 81
    Carbs
  • 53
    Fats

💡 Freeze cheese curds thoroughly before breading to prevent cheese from melting during frying.Mash garlic thoroughly for a smoother aioli texture.Serve fresh for maximum crunchiness, but they can also be reheated in the air fryer.