Why You’ll Love These Watermelon Fries
- No cooking required
- Fun for kids and perfect for entertaining
- Naturally sweet and hydrating
- Customizable with dips like honey-lime, yogurt, or even tajín for a twist
These went viral thanks to Happy Kid’s Kitchen on TikTok for a reason! Don’t skip the fluffy whipped yogurt dip! Making the whipped cream homemade is so worth the extra step too!
Looking for other easy fruit recipes for hot days? Try fruit salsa with cinnamon chips or strawberry popsicles next.
Ingredients You Need
- Seedless watermelon: a ripe watermelon will be dull, heavy, uniformly shaped watermelon with a large yellow spot on the underside.
- Whipped cream: Homemade or store-bought. Use coconut whipped cream for dairy-free.
- Vanilla Greek yogurt: I like 2Good vanilla yogurt but any brand, even plant-based, work.
How to Make Watermelon Fries
Here are the basic steps, with images, for this watermelon fries recipe. Skip down to the recipe card below for the full printable recipe.
- Slice watermelon: Use a regular sharp chef’s knife to cut it in half width-wise. Flip the watermelon so the flesh side is down (rind up) and slice the watermelon into 1/4-inch slices to create half-moons.
- Create long fries: Use a crinkle fry cutter to cut each half-moon into long fries.
- Remove the rind: Cut the rind off the ends and sides.
- Mix the yogurt dip: Fold the Greek yogurt with the whipped cream, add it to a serving bowl, and scatter watermelon fries around the bowl.
Success tip: Chill the watermelon in the fridge before cutting so it’s nice and cold for serving. Or cut them in advance and chill them. Cold watermelon is just better!
Tips for Cutting Watermelon
- Put the cutting board on a baking sheet to catch the juices.
- Keep a trash can nearby to toss the rind, and a storage container or serving bowl nearby.
- Always lay the watermelon on the flattest side and use a sharp knife.
Similar to the tips for cutting watermelon into perfect cubes!
Storage Tips
Fridge: Store leftover fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–5 days, or freeze leftover watermelon.
Dip: Store the whipped yogurt dip separately to keep the fries crisp.
Recipe Variations
- Add lime zest and honey to the dip for a citrusy twist
- Sprinkle the fries with tajín or chili-lime salt for a savory snack
- Try using coconut whipped cream and dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option
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Watermelon Fries Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 medium whole seedless watermelon
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping homemade or store bought
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Place a cutting board inside a sheet pan to catch the juices. Use a sharp chef's knife to carefully slice the watermelon in half width-wise.
- Lay one of the halves cut side down on the cutting board. Cut into 1/4 inch slices all the way across. They should be the shape of half moons.
- Lay each half moon flat and use a crinkle cutter to cut into 1/4-inch fries. Cut the rind off the ends and sides. If you have time, chill the cut watermelon in the fridge (or chill the whole watermelon before cutting).
- Fold the Greek yogurt with the whipped cream. Serve watermelon fries with a bowl of whipped cream. Watermelon stays fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
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Nutrition
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FAQs
Watermelon fries are thin, crinkle-cut slices of watermelon that resemble French fries in shape. They’re usually served with a creamy or tangy dip and make a fun, healthy snack.
Yes! You can prep the watermelon up to 2 days in advance and store it in the fridge until ready to serve.
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