How to Make Banana Tempura - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a crispy, sweet and indulgent banana tempura? This Japanese-inspired dessert is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests with a unique and delicious treat. The combination of crispy tempura batter and soft, sweet bananas is a match made in dessert heaven, and it's surprisingly easy to make at home.

Traditionally, tempura is a Japanese dish made by deep-frying seafood and vegetables in a light batter. However, in this recipe, we're putting a ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups oil for frying
  • 1 ½ cups ice-cold water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package tempura batter mix
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, cut into 5 pieces
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 3

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour cold water into a large bowl; sprinkle tempura batter mix on top. Whisk until mix is moistened and large lumps dissolve; batter should still be slightly lumpy.
  • Dip 5 banana slices into batter. Fry in hot oil until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat to dip and fry remaining banana slices.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar to serve.
  • Nutrition

    424 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 215mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 424mg