Golden Air Fryer Shrimp Tempura Crispy Side Recipe
Make perfectly golden air fryer shrimp tempura in minutes. This Crispy Air Fryer Sides recipe is an easy, healthy weeknight dinner solution your family will love.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on
- 1 cup all-purpose flour divided
- 1 cup cold sparkling water for tempura batter
- 1 tsp baking powder for crispiness
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder optional seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil spray for air fryer basket
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder, then slowly add cold sparkling water to create a light, lumpy tempura batter.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels, then dredge each piece in the remaining 1/4 cup of flour before dipping into the batter, letting excess drip off.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F and lightly spray the basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange battered shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch for even crisping.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for a minute before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.