This is the quickest and easiest recipe for banana tempura. Serve with your favorite ice cream.
Ingredients
- 3 cups oil for frying
- 1.5 cups ice-cold water
- 1 package tempura batter mix , 8 ounce
- 3 medium ripe bananas , cut into 5 pieces
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar , or to taste
Instructions
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1
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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2
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.
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3
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.
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4
Dust with confectioners' sugar to serve.
Nutrition Facts
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