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Home ยป Deep-Fry

Tempura, Tonkatsu, and More: Explore Japanese Deep Fry Classics

Satisfy all your cravings with these delicious Japanese deep-fried dishes. Whether it’s crispy tempura or savoury chicken karaage, Japan has mastered the art of frying food to perfection. Dive into the world of Japanese deep-fried delicacies and discover all the dishes you can make at home today!

Crispy Katsu Recipes

a bowl of rice, a plate of chicken katsu and green salad on an oval plate.

Chicken Katsu

45 minutes mins
Baked Tonkatsu- Japanese Panko Crumbed Pork Cutlet

Baked Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet With Panko)

25 minutes mins
Hirekatsu

HireKatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlets)

15 minutes mins
various kushi katsu served on an oval plate with sauce container in background

Kushi Katsu

30 minutes mins
karaage chicken served on a bamboo tray with a glass of drink and half cut lemon
POPULAR RECIPE

KARAAGE

Our family recipe takes this beloved dish to new heights. Marinated in a secret blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then fried for extra crunchiness, this Karaage will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Tokyo.

Perfect as a main dish, appetizer, or in your bento box, Karaage is versatile, delicious, and surprisingly easy to make at home. Ready to unlock the secrets of this Japanese classic?

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Fried cauliflower karaage is served with shiso leaves in a shallow bowl

Fried Cauliflower Karaage

25 minutes mins
popcorn chicken served in a takeaway cardboard container

Popcorn-Sized Karaage Chicken

30 minutes mins
two hand holding a bitten korokke
Popular

Korokke

Korokke, also known as Japanese croquettes, are a beloved comfort food in Japanese cuisine. These crispy, golden-brown delights are a perfect fusion of Western and Japanese culinary traditions, having been adapted from the French croquette during the Meiji era.

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Deep Fried Appetizers

ebi mayo served on a wound plate with lettuce leaves and chopped nuts garnished

Ebi Mayo (Shrimp with Japanese Mayo Sauce)

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4 harumaki spring rolls served on a rectangle plate with one cut in half

Harumaki (Japanese Spring Roll Recipe)

5 from 2 votes
Three deep fried gyoza with prawn and avocados served on a black square plate

Avocado Shrimp Deep Fried Gyoza

5 from 1 vote
fried calamari served with green salad and mini tomatoes.

Fried Calamari with Wasabi Mayo

4.67 from 3 votes
Renkon chips served in a round shallow bowl with amazu sauce drizzling over

Renkon Chips with Amazu Sauce

5 from 5 votes
Two Agedashi tofu served in a oval bowl with garnishes and tsuyu

Agedashi Tofu

4.84 from 24 votes
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Three prawn tempura, vegetable tempura served on a plate
Japanese Classic

Tempura

Tempura is a beloved Japanese dish that showcases the art of light and crispy deep-frying. This cooking technique, which originated in the 16th century, involves coating ingredients in a thin batter and quickly frying them in hot oil to achieve a delicate, golden-brown crust.

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Sweet potato tempura served on a round bamboo tray with a bowl of dipping sauce

Crispy Sweet Potato Tempura (With Dipping Sauce)

30 minutes mins
three kakiage japanese tempura veggies on a bamboo tray

Japanese Kakiage Tempura (Crispy Vegetable Fritters)

35 minutes mins

Deep Fried Snacks

okaki rice crackers served on a bamboo tray

Okaki (Japanese Rice Cracker)

5 from 5 votes
If you love traditional Japanese snacks then you’ll love Okaki! These crunchy little rice crackers are not only delicious…
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Three mochi donuts on a cooling wire rack with strawberry icing and milk icing

Pon-de-Ring (Mochi Donut)

5 from 6 votes
Mochi donut, well known as Pon-de-ring, is a delicious mochi-meets-donut Japanese hybrid sweet. You can even buy mochi donuts,…
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7 Sata andagi Okinawan doughnuts on a oval plate with a black steel Japanese teapot in background

Sata Andagi (Okinawan Doughnuts)

5 from 3 votes
Sata Andagi (Okinawan Doughnuts) is dense doughnut with a delicious crispy outside that Japanese kids and adults love especially…
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fried calamari served with green salad and mini tomatoes.

Fried Calamari with Wasabi Mayo

25 minutes mins
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Homemade Aburaage (Fried Tofu Pouches)

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Ebi Mayo (Shrimp with Japanese Mayo Sauce)

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Crispy Sweet Potato Tempura (With Dipping Sauce)

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Ebi Katsu Sando Recipe (Panko Crumbed Shrimp Sandwich)

40 minutes mins
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Okaki (Japanese Rice Cracker)

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tonkatsu pork served with shredded cabbage and small tomatoes, drizzled tonkatsu sauce

Tonkatsu (Japanese Fried Pork Cutlets)

25 minutes mins
karaage chicken served on a bamboo tray with a glass of drink and half cut lemon

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

30 minutes mins
three kakiage japanese tempura veggies on a bamboo tray

Japanese Kakiage Tempura (Crispy Vegetable Fritters)

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Harumaki (Japanese Spring Roll Recipe)

45 minutes mins
various kushi katsu served on an oval plate with sauce container in background

Kushi Katsu

30 minutes mins
Three mochi donuts on a cooling wire rack with strawberry icing and milk icing

Pon-de-Ring (Mochi Donut)

35 minutes mins
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Agedashi Tofu

30 minutes mins
two hand holding a bitten korokke

Korokke Recipe (Japanese Potato Croquettes)

40 minutes mins
7 Sata andagi Okinawan doughnuts on a oval plate with a black steel Japanese teapot in background

Sata Andagi (Okinawan Doughnuts)

20 minutes mins
Two prawn tempura, shiso leaf tempura, renkon, kabocha and chikuwa fish cake tempura on a plate with a bowl of tentsuyu with gated daikon in it

Tempura

25 minutes mins
popcorn chicken served in a takeaway cardboard container

Popcorn-Sized Karaage Chicken

30 minutes mins
Three deep fried gyoza with prawn and avocados served on a black square plate

Avocado Shrimp Deep Fried Gyoza

30 minutes mins
a bowl of rice, a plate of chicken katsu and green salad on an oval plate.

Chicken Katsu

45 minutes mins
Renkon chips served in a round shallow bowl with amazu sauce drizzling over

Renkon Chips with Amazu Sauce

15 minutes mins
Hirekatsu

HireKatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlets)

15 minutes mins

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