Banana Tempura

Ripe bananas, tempura batter mix, and water are all you need to make this quick and easy deep-fried dessert you can serve with ice cream.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 12 mins
• Calories: 424 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups oil for frying
• 1 (8 ounce) package tempura batter mix
• 3 ripe bananas, cut into 5 pieces
• 1.5 cups ice-cold water
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Pour water into a large bowl; sprinkle tempura batter mix on top. Whisk until mix is moistened and large lumps dissolve; batter should be lumpy.

Step 3

Dip 5 banana slices into batter. Fry in hot oil until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining banana slices. Dust with confectioners' sugar.