Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp Tempura
Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp Tempura delivers a light, crackly coating around sweet, juicy shrimp with far less oil. A bright soy-sherry dipping sauce adds tang and umami, while ginger and scallions bring a fresh finish. Serve as an appetizer for gatherings or as a quick weeknight dinner with rice and vegetables.
- Prep15 hrs
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp Tempura, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 85 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sherry, rice wine vinegar, oyster sauce, scallions, sugar, lemon juice, and ginger stir-in paste until well combined. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the shrimp: In a large bowl, whisk cornstarch, flour, club soda, and beaten egg until well combined. Add the shrimp and gently stir until the shrimp are evenly coated.
- 3
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) following the manufacturer's instructions. Cut a piece of parchment to fit the air fryer basket and set it aside.
- 4
Using tongs, hold each shrimp by the tail and dip it into the batter, letting any excess drip off. Arrange the shrimp on the reserved parchment paper without overcrowding, then place them into the air fryer basket. You will need to cook the shrimp in batches.
- 5
Cook in the preheated air fryer until the desired crispness is reached, about 8 minutes. Repeat with the remaining shrimp. Serve hot with the sauce.
- Calories 329.51 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 28.33 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 41.57 g 15%
- Total Fat 3.81 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.63 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 230.86 mg High 77%
- Sodium 826.82 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 1.11 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 5.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.89 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 73.58 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.04 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 79.91 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 74.89 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 2.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Shrimp Tempura is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 21 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Club Soda, Cooking Sherry, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 329.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp Tempura made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Club Soda, Cooking Sherry, Cornstarch, Eggs. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp Tempura?
- About 21 hrs in total: 15 hrs to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 329.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp Tempura easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp Tempura healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp Tempura has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 329.51 calories and 28.33 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 826.82 mg (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Corn and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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