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For an easy way to elevate your Summer fruit, try these adorable Watermelon Fries.
Sliced thinly to resemble French fries, they’re paired with a sweet yogurt dip for a healthy snack that’s perfect for holidays, family gatherings, and everyday snacks enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
Everyone in my family loves watermelon, especially in recipes like my watermelon salsa, strawberry watermelon salad, and mini watermelon snacks. However, when I want a quick option, these watermelon fries are always my go-to.
Recipe Tip
Cut the fries ‘skinny’ like I have, or make them chunkier if you prefer. You can even use a crinkle cutter for a fun zig-zig shape!
Crisp, sweet, and refreshing, the recipe comes together with simple ingredients and is extremely versatile. For instance, I sometimes add a dash of Tajin or a squeeze of lime juice and lime zest for a zesty kick. Or, I swap the regular vanilla yogurt for strawberry yogurt dip. No matter how the “fries” are served, they’re always a hit and are perfect for cooling off on hot summer days!
How to Make Watermelon Fries
- Slice the watermelon.
- Cut a slice into thin strips.
- Trim each strip into four fries.
- Arrange the fries on a platter and serve with a dip.
Recipe Tip
To make a tasty fruit dip, add a few strawberries or mixed berries to the yogurt, then blend everything slowly in a small food processor or blender.
Possible Variations
- Yellow watermelon
- Papaya
- Pear
- Apple
- Dragonfruit
- Melon
- Mango
- Kiwi
- Or make an assortment of fruit fries:
How to Store Leftovers
Keep leftover fries in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for 1 day.
FAQs
Yes. You can make the fries a few hours in advance. Cover them tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. You may need to drain the platter for any leaked juices before serving.
Melted chocolate, whipped cream, or a lime and honey dressing would all be delicious alternatives.
Absolutely! As long as they have a somewhat oblong, rectangular shape, they’ll still look like fries.
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Watermelon Fries
Ingredients
- 1 watermelon
Yogurt dip
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- honey , to taste
Instructions
Fries
- Cut the watermelon in slices.
- Trim each slice into thin sticks approximately 1 cm (1/3 inch) wide, removing the peel.
- Cut each stick into 4 matchsticks for the larger pieces and 2 for the shorter sticks. You want each about 3-4 mm.
- Arrange the fruit on a platter.
Yogurt Dip
- Mix the Greek yogurt with the vanilla paste.
- Add honey to taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
