Description
Crispy watermelon fries with a zesty lime-mint dip celebrate summer’s sweet crunch. Mexican-inspired street snacks bring cool flavor to backyard gatherings, delighting guests with unexpected fruit creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 watermelon, rind removed and cut into fry shapes
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) coconut yogurt
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- Tajin seasoning, to taste
- 1 lime (zest and juice)
- Coconut sugar, to taste
Instructions
- Craft a zesty coconut lime dip by blending smooth coconut yogurt with freshly squeezed lime juice and vibrant lime zest in a small mixing bowl.
- Adjust the dip’s sweetness by incorporating coconut sugar, tasting and refining the flavor profile to your preference.
- Carefully remove the watermelon’s tough outer rind using a sharp kitchen knife, ensuring a clean surface.
- Transform the watermelon into uniform, stick-like shapes resembling classic french fries, maintaining consistent thickness for even texture.
- Artfully arrange the watermelon fry-shaped pieces on a chilled serving plate to maintain their crisp, cool appearance.
- Elevate the flavor by generously dusting the watermelon fries with Tajin seasoning, creating a tantalizing blend of sweet, tangy, and subtly spicy notes.
- Serve the watermelon fries immediately alongside the prepared coconut lime dip, offering a refreshing and unexpected summer snack that delights the palate.
Notes
- Select ripe, firm watermelons with deep red color for the best texture and sweetness when creating fries.
- Chill watermelon fries before serving to enhance their crisp, refreshing quality and maintain a firm shape.
- Use a sharp knife to create uniform, straight-edged fries for an appealing presentation and consistent eating experience.
- Customize Tajin seasoning intensity based on personal preference, or substitute with chili powder for a milder spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg