Fried Cheese Curds with Ranch Dressing | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup buttermilk
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
• ¼ teaspoon table salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• Pinch cayenne
• 1 pound cheddar cheese curds
• ½ cup (2½ ounces/71 grams) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (2 ounces/57 grams) cornstarch
• 1½ teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon table salt
• ⅔ cup lager or other light beer
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying