For an extra crispy tempura, lightly spray the battered shrimp with cooking oil before air frying. Adjust the sweetness of the dipping sauce to your liking by adding more or less sugar. Ensure the shrimp are dry before coating them in the batter for better adhesion.
Air Fryer Shrimp Tempura
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS13
Experience the delightful crunch of tempura without the guilt! Our air fryer shrimp tempura delivers a light, crispy coating and succulent shrimp inside. Paired with a tangy-sweet dipping sauce, it's an irresistible appetizer or light meal.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate30 g
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Cholesterol219 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein22 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium742 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat2 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepMake sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, sherry, rice wine vinegar, oyster sauce, scallions, sugar, lemon juice, and ginger stir-in paste in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside. (5 minutes)
02
StepPrepare shrimp: Whisk together cornstarch, flour, club soda, and beaten egg in a large bowl until well combined. Add shrimp; gently stir until shrimp are evenly coated. (10 minutes)
03
StepPreheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Cut a piece of parchment to fit the basket of the air fryer and set aside. (5 minutes)
04
StepUse tongs to hold shrimp by the tail and dip in batter, allowing any excess batter to drip off. Place shrimp on the reserved parchment paper without overcrowding, then place into the basket of the air fryer. You will need to cook shrimp in batches. (10 minutes)
05
StepCook in the preheated air fryer until desired crispness is reached, about 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Serve hot with sauce. (8 minutes per batch)
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Melody Mertz
Jun 22, 2025I added a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter for a little kick. It was amazing!
Kristofer Berge
Jun 21, 2025This recipe is a game-changer! I love that I can enjoy tempura without all the oil.
Javonte Gleason
Jun 14, 2025The dipping sauce is absolutely delicious! My family devoured these shrimp.