Air Fryer Shrimp Tempura

Use your air fryer to make shrimp tempura for a wholesome alternative. Serve with the dipping sauce recipe provided or with sweet chili sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 242 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sherry
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 pound large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails left on
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallions
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 0.5 cup club soda
• 0.5 teaspoon ginger stir-in paste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat 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.

Step 2

Make 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.

Step 3

Prepare 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.

Step 4

Use 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.

Step 5

Cook in the preheated air fryer until desired crispness is reached, about 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Serve hot with sauce.