2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 (12-ounce) can soda water
1/2 cup rice flour, for dredging
Beer can be used, But for cheese and Twinkies soda works best.
No more than 350 on the oil temp. I find 325 works best for cheese. Also put the cheese in the freezer one hour prior to frying. Cut the strips first. That way they don't blow there cheesy guts threw the batter.A 1/4 tsp of old bay is good in the batter also.