Low Fat Fried Cheese Curds
Get ready to indulge in the irresistible crunch of **Low Fat Fried Cheese Curds**, a guilt-free twist on a classic comfort food! This recipe swaps traditional deep frying for an air fryer, delivering perfectly crispy cheese curds with significantly less oil. Made with low-fat cheese curds and a light, paprika-infused batter, these golden bites are a healthier yet incredibly flavorful option. The secret? Cold sparkling water in the batter creates a light, airy coating that crisps to perfection in minutes. Garnished with fresh parsley and optionally served with a zesty lemon wedge, these cheese curds are ideal for sharing or snacking solo. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this quick and easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Low fat cheese curds
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.75 cup Cold sparkling water
- Cooking spray
- 1 optional Lemon wedge
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat an air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and paprika.
Slowly add the cold sparkling water to the dry ingredients, whisking until the batter is smooth and has a thick but slightly pourable consistency.
Pat the cheese curds dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Dip each cheese curd into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Place the coated cheese curds in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not touch. Work in batches if necessary.
Lightly spray the tops of the cheese curds with additional cooking spray to help them crisp up.
Fry the cheese curds in the air fryer for 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket halfway through for even cooking.
Remove the cheese curds from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with a lemon wedge if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1262 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.6 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.5 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 3840 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 115.9 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2448 mg | 188% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 377 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
