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Air Fryer Shrimp Tempura

Name: Air Fryer Shrimp Tempura
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup ice-cold sparkling water; Pinch of salt; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled with tail on, deveined; 1/4 cup flour for dusting; Cooking spray; Tempura dipping sauce (or soy sauce with grated daikon); Steamed rice

4.8(2)

8 min

Time

400°F

Temp

260 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Tempura Batter

1/2 cup flour

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup ice-cold sparkling water

Pinch of salt

Shrimp

1 lb large shrimp, peeled with tail on, deveined

1/4 cup flour for dusting

Cooking spray

Tempura dipping sauce (or soy sauce with grated daikon)

Steamed rice

Equipment

Oil Sprayer Mister

Steps

1
Make shallow cuts along the belly of each shrimp to prevent curling. Press flat.
2
Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Stir in ice-cold sparkling water — lumps are OK.
3
Dust shrimp with flour. Dip in tempura batter, letting excess drip off.
4
Spray generously with cooking spray. Air fry at 400°F for 6-8 minutes, flipping once, until light golden and crispy.
5
Serve immediately with tempura dipping sauce and steamed rice.

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Tip: The batter must be ICE cold — this is the secret to light, crispy tempura. Don't overmix; lumps create a more textured coating. Sparkling water adds extra lift. The belly cuts straighten the shrimp and prevent them from curling into a ball.

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