Tempura Mix Recipes

Tempura mix is a convenient pantry ingredient for making a light, crisp coating on seafood, vegetables, mushrooms, and even small bites of chicken or tofu. It typically combines flour, starch, and leavening so you can quickly make a batter with cold water.

Use tempura mix in recipes where you want a delicate crunch rather than a heavy breaded crust. It works especially well for shrimp tempura, vegetable tempura, crispy fish bites, onion rings, and Japanese-inspired rice bowls or noodle toppings.

For the best texture, keep the batter cold, mix it lightly, and fry in small batches so the oil temperature stays steady. Serve tempura right away with dipping sauce, grated daikon, lemon, or a sprinkle of flaky salt.