Description
Spicy Watermelon Fries are crisp, juicy sticks of watermelon tossed in chili-lime seasoning for a refreshing and zesty summer snack. Perfectly balanced between sweet and spicy, they’re sure to surprise your taste buds.
Ingredients
4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into fry-shaped sticks
1 tablespoon chili powder (like Tajín or ancho chili)
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Optional: chopped mint or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Cut the watermelon into fry-shaped sticks and place them on a serving plate.
2. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, lime zest, lime juice, and sea salt.
3. Drizzle or sprinkle the chili-lime mix evenly over the watermelon fries.
4. Gently toss to coat, or serve with the seasoning on the side for dipping.
5. Optionally garnish with chopped mint or cilantro for extra freshness.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
These fries are best served chilled.
Try with a yogurt-lime dip for a cooling contrast.
Adjust chili level to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon fries, spicy snack, summer appetizer, healthy fruit snack