Homemade Shrimp Tempura Batter

Homemade Shrimp Tempura Batter

from simplyhomecooked.com
35 min

This Homemade Shrimp Tempura Batter has great flavor and will give your tempura just the right texture. It is light, crisp, and tasty.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch (+ extra for dusting shrimp)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cold club soda
  • Corn oil (for frying)
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (about 21-25 shrimp)

Directions

  1. 1

    Start off by preparing the shrimp by making sure they are thawed, peeled, and deveined.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Then pour in the ice-cold club soda and mix just to combine. Careful not to over mix.

  3. 3

    Now heat a heavy-bottomed pot with corn, vegetable or avocado oil (about 2 inches deep). You’ll want the oil to be between 338-356 degrees Fahrenheit. Check the temperature using an instant-read food thermometer.