Sweet Potato Tempura
Sweet potato tempura is a simple vegetarian appetizer. You can make it at home with basic ingredients and a deep fryer or large saucepan.
It involves making a batter, frying sweet potato slices, and serving with a dipping sauce.
The result is a tasty snack that you can enjoy with others.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 22, 2026Share
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Sweet potato tempura is a simple vegetarian appetizer. You can make it at home with basic ingredients and a deep fryer or large saucepan.
It involves making a batter, frying sweet potato slices, and serving with a dipping sauce.
The result is a tasty snack that you can enjoy with others.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 10
2 large eggs
0.75 cup ice water
3 tablespoons ice water
0.75 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon salt
2 cups oil for frying
1 large sweet potato, scrubbed and sliced into 1/8-inch slices
0.25 cup rice wine
0.25 cup soy sauce
Instructions
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Beat 2 large eggs in a large bowl until frothy. Stir in 0.75 cup ice water and 3 tablespoons ice water, 0.75 cup all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and 0.5 teaspoon salt until just mixed.
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Heat 2 cups oil for frying in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F. Set a wire rack over several layers of paper towels.
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Dry sweet potato slices with paper towels. Dip three slices into batter, letting excess batter drip back into the bowl. Fry in the preheated oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sweet potatoes to the wire rack. Repeat to dip and fry remaining sweet potatoes from 1 large sweet potato.
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Whisk 0.25 cup rice wine and 0.25 cup soy sauce together in a small bowl. Serve with tempura.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 14g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 93mg
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Sodium 1269mg
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Total Carbohydrate 36g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 8g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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