Step 1

Heat oil, lard, or tallow over medium-high heat in a cast iron skillet or saucepan.

Step 2

Whisk together the almond flour, arrowroot, egg whites, milk, garlic powder, and white pepper to make a thin batter.

Step 3

Add the curds to the batter a handful at a time.

Step 4

To determine if the oil is ready for frying, drop a bit of batter into it. If it bubbles and sizzles, it's time!

Step 5

Using your hands, lift a handful curds out of the batter and shake a couple times to remove excess drops of batter.

Step 6

Carefully drop the curds into the hot fat, keeping them separate so they don't stick together while frying.

Step 7

Use a slotted spoon to turn them over, making sure all sides evenly brown.

Step 8

Lift the fried curds out of the oil and lay them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

Step 9

Continue working in batches until all the curds are fried.

Step 10

This batter makes enough to fry up to 2 pounds of cheese curds.