Enjoy the crispy and delicious Japanese-inspired sweet potato tempura with this easy-to-follow recipe. The sweet potatoes are thinly sliced, coated in a light and crispy tempura batter, and fried to perfection. This dish makes a great appetizer or side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying
- Salt to taste
- Dipping sauce (optional)
Directions
- Peel the sweet potato and slice it into thin rounds or strips.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cold water, and egg until the batter is smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 350°F.
- Dip the sweet potato slices into the batter, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Carefully drop the coated sweet potato slices into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Sprinkle with salt to taste before serving.
- Enjoy the sweet potato tempura with your favorite dipping sauce or eat it as is.
