Watermelon Fries

These are not your average fries. These Watermelon Fries are everything regular fries aren’t — juicy, hydrating, and unapologetically extra. No shade to our potato friends, but these just hit different. This straightforward summer fruit snack is cut into crisp, dippable sticks with a crinkle cutter so they look like they came out of a drive-thru staffed by garden fairies. These fruit fries deliver the same snackish energy as regular fries but without the grease or regret. They’re suited to hot days, picky eaters, and anyone needing a break from heavy meal. They may be 90% water, but they’re 100% iconic.

What stands out

If you love our Watermelon Feta Salad these fries are the appetizer! They’re coldcrunchy and so ridiculously refreshing that your soul might just sigh a little when you take a bite. The texture is everything, firm enough to hold like fries so you can dip them, spice them, or just eat them as is. They make a healthy watermelon snack for picnics, BBQs, lunches, or just an afternoon snack at home when you’re trying to escape the heat . Serve them with Tajín or dip them in yogurt or a fruit dip.

Watermelon: Thinly sliced into sticks with a crinkle cutter. No crinkle cutter? Slice into regular sticks – still tasty!

Mint and lemon thyme (optional): Fancy, fragrant, and totally optional.

Kitchen tip

If you don’t want to deal with a whole watermelon, grab the pre-cut wedges from the store. The ones with the rind still on are suited to slicing.

Serve it with

• Dipped in our Yogurt Fruit Dip.
• Alongside our Viral Pickle Sandwich.
• Sprinkled with Tajín or chili lime seasoning for a little kick.
• As a side dish with grilled chicken or veggie skewers.

Questions

strong Can we make these watermelon fries ahead of time?

Yes! Just cut and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Cold = crispy. Room temp = sad.

strong Is Tajín spicy?

Not really. It’s more zesty and salty with a tiny kick. But go light if you’re serving kids or spice-averse people.

Do i need a crinkle cutter?

Technically no, but look how cute they look in crinkle form!

strong How do we store leftovers?

Pop them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days – they get soggy and lose crunch after that.

strong Can we use other fruit besides watermelon?

Other melons, like cantaloupe and honeydew, would probably work well too. Just needs to be something firm enough to hold shape.

Is watermelon Healthy for kids?

Absolutely! One 1-cup serving is only 46 calories and packs vitamin C + hydration = suited to kids!

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

• thinly sliced watermelon
• mint and lemon thyme for garnish (optional)

Equipment

• Crinkle Cutter

Method

1. Cut the whole watermelon in half, place the fruit cut side down and then cut thin slices.
2. Take the crinkle cutter and cut across each slice making that "fry-like" shape. Please watch our video below if you are uncertain.
3. Optionally, cut the rind off. Enjoy these on their own, with fruit dip, or any additional toppings listed in our notes below.

Kitchen notes

• Use pre-cut watermelon from the grocery store if you don’t feel like buying a whole one. You can purchase a watermelon wedge and slice it into thin slices.
• Serve these fries with anything you like on top, such as lime juice, Tajin, crumbled feta or as is. You can make a delicious fruit dip if you wish as well.