Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Asparagus Tempura 3.5 (2) 2 Reviews 1 Photo It's as simple as it sounds: tempura asparagus, deep-fried to a golden crisp. Goes great with ranch and is great for a get-together. Recipe by LLawson Published on April 4, 2019 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients vegetable oil for frying 1 cup tempura mix (such as Kikkoman®) ¾ cup ice-cold water 1 pound asparagus 2 teaspoons sea salt Directions Heat 1 to 2 inches of oil in a saucepan or deep fryer over medium-high heat. Stir tempura mix and water together to make a loose batter. Cut tough ends from the bottom of the asparagus spears. Dip into the batter, making sure spears are evenly coated. Carefully add 5 to 6 asparagus spears to the hot oil. Fry until they float to the top, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on paper towels and season with sea salt. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Cook's Notes: You can use any type of tempura batter that you like. Kikkoman(R) is just the kind I use. The cook time depends on the size of the batch and the temperature of the oil. Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 166 Calories 11g Fat 14g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 166 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Sodium 965mg 42% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 2g Protein 3g Vitamin C 6mg 32% Calcium 28mg 2% Iron 13mg 72% Potassium 236mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved