Description
Spicy watermelon fries are a fun and unique twist on traditional fries, featuring ripe watermelon coated in a spicy mixture and baked until crispy.
Ingredients
- Ripe watermelon: 1 medium-sized
- Cornstarch: 1/2 cup
- Cayenne pepper: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Sea salt: to taste
Instructions
- Select a ripe watermelon that feels heavy for its size.
- Cut the watermelon in half, remove seeds, and slice into thick wedges, then into fry-like shapes.
- In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, cayenne pepper, paprika, and sea salt to prepare the spicy coating.
- Toss the watermelon fries in the spicy coating mixture until evenly coated.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread the coated fries in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Choose a watermelon with a creamy yellow spot for sweetness.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Serve with cooling dips like tzatziki or avocado dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy watermelon fries, summer snack, healthy fries, vegan appetizer