
But you can also use an instant-read thermometer in a pinch. We love an option that will clip onto the side of the pot. A leave-in thermometer works best, as the temperature fluctuates when the batter is added. You’ll also need a thermometer to keep tabs on the temperature of your oil. You’ll want a pot that is at least 8″ in diameter with sides at least 4″ high to protect from oil splatters. We love using cast iron (either seasoned or enameled) because the heavy sides hold a lot of heat, maintaining the heat of the oil, even when food is added to the pot. Not looking to add another appliance to your kitchen? A heavy-bottomed stock pot is a great option, too. If you fry foods often, consider investing in our favorite deep fryer. First, if you have a home deep fryer, use it!! It’s a great way to keep your results consistent and reliable. But my favorite way to warm it up: BREAD + FRY IT!!!! SUPPLIESįrying really doesn’t require special equipment (which makes it great to try today!) you’ll need a few tools that may be lying around your kitchen already. If it starts to lose the squeakiness, you can warm it in the microwave for 2-3 seconds (no longer!) to loosen up those squeaky protein strands. The cheese maintains that squeaky texture when it is stored at room temperature (keep it out of the fridge!). If that’s not an option, you can check out the gourmet cheese section at your local grocery store or gourmet food store. So if it’s possible to get it locally from a cheese maker then you can guarantee freshness. When buying squeaky cheese, they are best when fresh. The protein in the young cheese is stretchier and gives that iconic squeaky feeling when you take a bite. Cheese curds are typically considered “young” meaning you eat them right after they are made (a block of cheddar cheese is usually at least 60 days old before being sold). They scoop those up and sell them as the curds instead of forming them into a cube. When they add a larger amount, these larger curds are formed. So what are cheese curds? During the cheese making process they can add rennet or some kind of bacteria to separate the whey from the curds. We’ve been sharing some of our favorite fried fair foods (say that 3 x’s fast) and these came in at the top of the list for your requests.

Begin by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.One jar of Quince & Apple’s Pear Mostarda.

One 8 oz bag of Redhead Creamery’s Ridiculously Good Cheese Curds.
