Description
Watermelon fries are a refreshing and innovative alternative to traditional fries, perfect for summer gatherings or as a fun snack. These juicy treats combine the natural sweetness of ripe watermelon with a delightful char from grilling. Easy to prepare and customizable with various seasonings, watermelon fries are sure to impress your guests and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium seedless watermelon (about 5 lbs)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp chili powder or cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into thick wedges, about ½ inch thick.
- Drizzle olive oil over each wedge to enhance flavor.
- Sprinkle sea salt generously on top.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat and grill each wedge for 3-4 minutes per side until grill marks appear.
- Add optional spices after flipping if desired.
- Serve warm as is or with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 140g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg