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A plate of crispy banana tempura dusted with powdered sugar sits elegantly on a white plate atop a yellow cloth.
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Banana Tempura

Fried banana tempura bites are a crispy Asian dessert idea that is sweet and cheap. Use homemade tempura batter and fruit to dip.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: banana, dessert, fruit, tempura
Servings: 6
Author: Justine

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas yellow, firm
  • 1/2 c rice flour
  • 1/2 c all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 c water cold
  • 1 c Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 c powdered sugar
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Peel the bananas and cut them into slices or strips. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl, add cold water and stir until the batter reaches a thick consistency. If the batter is too runny, add a little flour.
  • Heat the oil to 350 F. Dip each piece of banana into the batter. Dredge the banana slices in the panko, poured on to a plate or bowl, until completely coated.
  • Fry bananas in hot oil for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden or orange. After this, transfer the tempura bananas to napkins to absorb excess oil. Serve with powdered sugar or sweet sauce.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg