Best Tempura Batter Ever (2024)

This is the Best Tempura Batter Ever.

In case you weren't sure what tempura batter is, it's a light crisp batter that is perfect to coat fish, chicken or any other meat or vegetable you like.

After it's fried then saturate them by using a favorite dip or sauce of your choice.

Tempura is the best coating for fish, chicken, vegetables and whatever else needs a coating deep-fried.

This is the best ever recipe.

If you're looking for a light crisp batter, look no more.

This tempura batter would be the one you're looking for!

Scroll down to the recipe card to get these great dipping recipes and tempura batter recipe.

Tempura is a Japanese dish usually consisting of seafood or vegetables but you can use it for chicken and other meats as well.

Tempura is a very popular Japanese dish, the mixture is a very light and airy batter that is fried to perfection.

It's served at Japanese restaurants worldwide but also is a common dish made in home kitchens.

In Japan, you'll often find specialty restaurants that only serve tempura.

The dish was influenced by fritter-cooking techniques introduced by Portuguese residing in Nagasaki in the 16th century, and the name "tempura" relates to that origin.

Hot Sauce, Sweet and Sour. Or Plain?

You can choose from any flavor sauces you prefer, we like them hot and spicy. Bang Bang Style Shrimp with hot sauce.

After we coat the shrimp in hot sauce homemade (recipe below) we dip our shrimp in homemade Blue Cheese Dressing.

Of course, you can adapt your dipping sauces and how you like your seafood, vegetables or meat flavors to your own personal taste.

I have a delicious sweet and sour recipe in the recipe card below if you like the Asian style.

Also, my last suggestion is these are terrifically fried dipped in soy sauce, what can be easier?

A Magical Batter

What makes this a magical batter?

This tempura batter turns out perfect using ice-cold water mixed with the rest of these ingredients every time, it's full proof.

This batter goes great with anything you use to dip with it.

It will easily coat vegetables, fish, meats, and even dipping Monte Cristo Sandwiches!

One batter for everything you will ever fry and it's easy and delicious!

What Is Tempura?

Tempura is a Japanese dish usually consisting of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep-fried.

The dish was influenced by fritter-cooking techniques introduced by Portuguese residing in Nagasaki in the 16th century, and the name "tempura" relates to that origin.

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Shrimp Favorites

We love a great shrimp boat sandwich, added to a lobster roll with some cole slaw on top.

There are endless possibilities and uses for this delightful tempura batter.

If you love a light crunchy coating this will be your go-to recipe.

Deep-Fried

I use a heavy wok pan or cast-iron skillet with around 3 inches of oil.

Of course, if you are lucky enough to own a deep fryer, use it to the manufacturer's suggestions.

Heat the oil to medium-high heat 375 degrees, fry, and use a metal strainer to remove them.

Blot them on paper towels to retrieve the oil.

The vegetables, meats or anything else you fry these in will stay crispy and very light in color.

They do cook fast so watch them carefully.

Try Some Of My Other Favorite Recipes

Shrimp with Broccoli and Zucchini
Chicken Broccoli with Jasmine Rice
Sesame Chicken
Curt's Sesame Chicken Bites
Bourbon Boston Butt
Loaded zucchini bites
Seafood Appetizers
Baked Wonton with Nutella Filling
Wonton MiniBowls with Filling recipes Appetizer

Tips

• Before you begin, make sure that you have all of the items you plan to coat and deep fry with the tempura batter prepared (for example, vegetables, shrimp, fish, etc.) prior to mixing the batter ingredients.
• Always sift the flour. This makes the flour lighter and easier to incorporate into the batter when it's mixed.
• For crisp tempura, use ice water instead of regular room-temperature, or tap water.
• Try using chopsticks to mix the ingredients of the tempura batter together instead of a whisk, to minimize air and risk of over-mixing the batter.
• Heat the oil for deep-frying before the tempura batter is prepared to ensure the oil is ready and that the batter is at its coldest when it hits the oil. Note, the oil should be at 375 degrees
• Don't prepare the tempura batter ahead of time as it will not yield the best results.

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