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Tempura Batter

This easy to make tempura batter recipe will soon have you frying up fresh vegetables, shrimp, and so much more.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword Tempura batter
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 142kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
  • 2 cups club soda

Instructions

  • To make the batter, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
  • To use the batter, heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot. Dip vegetables, seafood, or anything else you desire into the batter, and deep fry until pale golden brown. Drain the tempura on a wire rack.

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Recipe Tips

  • 🥢 BATTER TIP: Don't overmix - lumps are okay!
  • 🔥 FRYING TIP: Maintain oil at exactly 350°F
  • 🧊 STORAGE TIP: Cool completely before storing

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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