Dunk these Watermelon Fries into a coconut lime yogurt dip for the best snack. It's so quick and easy to make with no cooking required. A total kid favorite, just like these diy pizza lunchables, and packs well into lunch boxes too. Ready in just 10 minutes!
These Watermelon Sticks are one of my absolute favorite Summer snacks to whip up for my kids. You can even prep double the amount and stick the leftovers in the fridge for snacking throughout the week.
I use a special Crinkle Cutter Knife that I bought off Amazon for around $10 and it really does create a fun way to eat watermelon.
If you love Watermelon recipes, make sure to try this Cantaloupe Melon Salad, Watermelon Water, and Watermelon Feta Salad.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- Easy to Make. You only need three ingredients and it's super simple to make without any cooking.
- A Quick Snack. Great to whip up last minute for a snack, easy appetizer or side dish for sandwiches or cookouts.
- Seasonal. The recipe is best in Summer when Watermelon is in season and super sweet and tasty.
- Healthy. Get the kids to eat their fruit and get hydrated. Plus, if you use Greek Yogurt or Icelandic Skyr, like Siggis, it's high in protein.
For more healthy snacking recipes, try these Sautéed Chickpeas, Almond Butter Protein Balls, Sore Throat Popsicles (healthy ice pops that are great even if you're not sick), and Pineapple Pico de Gallo.
Ingredients:
Watermelon: Fresh watermelon slices into the perfect fries. The best melon for this recipe is crisp and firm. A softer, mealy melon won't stay firm enough and the fries will break in half.
Coconut Yogurt: The perfect pair up with watermelon and lime flavors. Just a warning: This combo will make you want to be on a beach somewhere. I love the Siggis and Chobani brand of Coconut yogurt. Chobani is Greek, while the Siggis is Icelandic Skyr, and both are thick, creamy and high in protein.
Fresh Lime Juice and Zest: Just a touch of fresh lime juice squeezes into the yogurt for a hint of citrus. I like to add fresh zest over the yogurt for color too.
You also need a Crinkle Cutter Knife if you want the edges to look like the photo. If you just want Watermelon sticks, feel free to use a regular knife.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Variations:
If you like salty watermelon with a bit of spice, try sprinkling the watermelon with Tajin.
One mini melon can be used in place of the quarter of a large watermelon. I do think it's a bit easier to work with the larger watermelon though.
Different flavors of yogurt can be substituted for the coconut yogurt. I love coconut, but vanilla or strawberry is delish too.
Not big on yogurt? Try this Marshmallow Fruit Dip recipe.
How to Make Watermelon Fries (Step by Step Instructions):
Step 1: Place the pink portion of the quartered watermelon onto the cutting board so it's easier to slice. Carefully use a large knife to cut lengthwise every two inches to create half circle slices of watermelon.
Step 2: Cut off the outer rind with a regular knife, leaving just the pink watermelon flesh.
Step 3: Using the Crinkle Cutter Knife, cut into one inch strips with the knife running top to bottom on the shorter portion. If you do it lengthwise, the fries will fall apart because they will be too long.
Step 4: Repeat until all the fries are cut.
Step 5: Add the fresh lime juice into the yogurt container and stir to combine.
Step 6: Top the yogurt dip with lime zest if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks:
- Don't cut the fries too long or they will fall apart in the dip.
- If you don't have the crinkle knife, simply slice into sticks with a regular knife.
- Buy a Seedless Watermelon if possible for easy eating.
For more Summer Snacks, try these Turkey and Cheese Roll Ups, Mexican Street Corn Dip, Ground Chicken Nuggets, Fruit Salad with Cool Whip and Marshmallows, and Redneck Caviar.
Storing Leftover Watermelon:
Store the leftover watermelon and yogurt dip in separate sealed containers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
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Watermelon Fries with Yogurt
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 40-50 sticks 1x
Description
Dunk these Watermelon Fries into a coconut lime yogurt dip for the best snack. It's so quick and easy to make with no cooking required.
Ingredients
- 1 quarter of a large watermelon
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 5 ounce container of coconut yogurt, I recommend Chobani or Siggis
- Optional: A pinch of lime zest for topping the yogurt dip
Instructions
- Place the pink portion of the quartered watermelon onto the cutting board so it's easier to slice. Carefully use a large knife to cut lengthwise every two inches to create half circle slices of watermelon.
- Cut off the outer rind with a regular knife, leaving just the pink watermelon flesh.
- Using the Crinkle Cutter Knife, cut into one inch strips with the knife running top to bottom on the shorter portion. If you do it lengthwise, the fries will fall apart because they will be too long.
- Repeat until all the fries are cut.
- Add the fresh lime juice into the yogurt container and stir to combine.
- Top the yogurt dip with lime zest if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't cut the fries too long or they will fall apart in the dip.
- If you don't have the crinkle knife, simply slice into sticks with a regular knife.
- Buy a Seedless Watermelon if possible for easy eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
Holly says
My kids are obsessed with these. I love the crinkle cutter knife. We did vanilla yogurt and it was a hit.
Tara Smithson says
Woop Woop! It's always a big deal when the kids like the recipes. Thanks so much for the review.