5.0 from 207 votes
Tempura Batter
This easy to make tempura batter recipe will soon have you frying up fresh vegetables, shrimp, and so much more.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 142 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Japanese
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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Notes
- 🥢 BATTER TIP: Don't overmix - lumps are okay!
- 🔥 FRYING TIP: Maintain oil at exactly 350°F
- 🧊 STORAGE TIP: Cool completely before storing
Nutrition Information
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
19mg
(1%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.