Ingredients for Tempura Bacon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for tempura batter)
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for tempura batter)
- White Pepper
- Paprika
- Cayenne Powder
- 1 pound bacon, partially cooked
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- Vegetable oil, for frying
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How to Make Tempura Bacon
- Whisk together 1 cup ice water, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Partially cook 1 pound bacon slices to your desired level of crispness. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut partially cooked bacon into 1-inch pieces. Gently toss bacon and 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch chunks, in 1/2 cup seasoned flour. Shake off excess flour.
- Carefully add bacon and onion to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Remove from oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with garlic-chili soy sauce (recipe below).
- **Garlic-Chili Soy Sauce:** Whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
57g
Carbs
9g
