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Rhubarb Fritters

Rhubarb fritters with crispy golden edges and visible rhubarb pieces, fried in hot oil and finished with cinnamon sugar. A quick batter comes together fast, then fries until each fritter turns deeply golden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.3333333333 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
Wet and filling
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.6666666667 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 cup fresh rhubarb, finely diced
Frying and coating
  • 1 Vegetable oil
  • 1 Cinnamon sugar

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Mix the batter
  1. Whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined, with a uniform color throughout.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, and butter, melted until smooth and slightly thickened.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined, then fold in fresh rhubarb, finely diced so pieces are visible in the batter.
Fry and coat
  1. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep Dutch oven to 375°F, indicated by steady bubbling when a small batter test drop hits the surface.
  2. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden, flipping once when the bottoms are deep golden.
  3. Drain the fritters on paper towels for a moment, then immediately toss in cinnamon sugar so it clings while warm.
  4. Serve warm so the exterior stays crisp and the rhubarb pieces remain bright.

Notes

For the crispiest results, fry in small batches so the oil temperature stays near 375°F and the fritters don’t crowd. Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 day (re-crisp in a 325°F oven for 3-5 minutes). Freezing is not recommended because the rhubarb can soften the crust after thawing. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose baking flour blend in the same amount.