Not even a little. Just add ice cold water to the mix, dip your food, and fry. That's the whole thing. New to it? Tempura 101 walks you through every step.

If you can dream it, you can tempura it. Chicken, shrimp, veggies, mushrooms, even Oreos and cheesecake bites. The only things to skip are anything soaking wet (pat it dry first) and frozen-solid pieces. Hungry for ideas? Our Recipes page is full of them.

Deep-frying is how you get that signature light, airy tempura crunch, so it's our top pick. You can pan-fry too, just make sure your pan is deep enough to hold at least 2 inches of hot oil. The one to skip is the air-fryer: tempura batter needs to hit hot oil to puff and set, and an air-fryer just can't give it that.

Go for it. Stir your favorite seasonings right into the batter, or use the dry mix as a light dredge before you batter. Fry fearlessly, this is your kitchen.

Wet food and crispy batter are not besties. Pat everything dry first, then dip and fry.

Fresh batter fries best. Mix only what you'll use and get frying right away. Between batches, keep it cold in the fridge. More than 10 minutes on the counter? Time for a fresh batch.

Keep the dry mix sealed in a cool, dry spot, your pantry is perfect. No need to refrigerate, just add ice cold water when you're ready to fry.

Unopened and kept somewhere cool and dry, your mix keeps for about 6 months. Check the best-by date on the pouch to be sure.

Ms. Wong's is made with wheat, so it is not gluten free. You'll find the full ingredient list on the product page. Have a serious allergy? Reach out before ordering. We're happy to help.

Yep! The mix is plant-based and vegan friendly. Veggies, mushrooms, tofu. Welcome to your Tempura Era.

One bag comes with two 4 oz pouches. Each pouch coats about 1/2 to 1 pound of food, so a full bag covers 1 to 2 pounds.

Made in the USA. Blended, packed, and shipped from right here in the States.

Fry a few pieces at a time so the oil stays hot, and cook until the batter is golden and crisp all the way through. For meats like chicken, make sure they reach a safe internal temperature (165°F for chicken). Tempura 101 has timing cues for everything else.