Tempura Prawns in the Air Fryer
Crispy and delicious tempura prawns made in an air fryer for a healthier version of this classic Japanese dish. Perfect as a starter or main course with a light soy dip.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Parchment paper
- 1 Tongs
Ingredients
- 400 g prawns You can also use ready-made tempura prawns
- 120 g tempura flour
- 180 ml cold water
- 1 pcs egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
Prepare the tempura batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together 120 g tempura flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt to taste.
- Add 180 ml cold water and 1 pcs egg to the flour mixture, and stir gently until the batter is smooth but still slightly lumpy. Do not overmix.
Prepare the prawns:
- Pat 400 g prawns dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Coating:
- Dip the prawns in the tempura batter, making sure they are well coated.
Cooking:
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. (Preprogram it, or let it run for a couple of minutes before cooking.)
- Place baking paper in the bottom of the air fryer basket to prevent the batter from dripping down.
- Spray 1 tbsp oil onto the baking paper.
- Place the prawns in a single layer in the air fryer. Spray the tops of the prawns with cooking oil to ensure a crispy surface.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the prawns are golden and crispy. Turn them halfway through the cooking time for even crispiness.Start the online kitchen timer here
Serving:
- Serve the crispy tempura prawns with a sweet and sour dipping sauce or your favourite dipping sauce.
Notes
Make sure the batter stays cold for a lighter and crispier tempura.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 21gFat: 1gSaturated fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated fat: 0.3gTrans fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 362mgPotassium: 264mgVitamin A: 1IUVitamin B5: 0.01mgVitamin B12: 0.003µgVitamin D: 0.01µgVitamin E: 0.05mgVitamin K: 0.2µgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mgMagnesium: 35mgPhosphorus: 214mgSelenium: 0.1µgZinc: 1mgNet carbohydrates: 25g
