How to Make Delicious Deep-Fried Watermelon

Name: How to Make Delicious Deep-Fried Watermelon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American,Southern
Ingredients: 6 to 8 pounds watermelon, seedless; 3 cups vegetable oil, or canola oil, for deep-frying; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2 large egg whites, beaten; 2 teaspoons water; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; Confectioners' sugar, for garnish

Fried watermelon offers a unique dessert or snack, featuring lightly battered, deep-fried fruit dusted with powdered sugar.

⭐ 3.5 (68 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 45 minTotal: 60 minYields: 12 servings

Category Tags:

Dessert Snack Appetizer

Cuisine Tags:

American Southern

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Instructions

Preheat oil to 350F for deep-frying.
Cut watermelon into 1-inch triangular pieces, removing the rind.
Whisk cornstarch, egg whites, and water to make a batter.
Dredge watermelon pieces in flour, then coat with batter, and deep-fry in batches until golden.
Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve warm.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 259 kcal

Carbohydrate: 36 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 3 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 13 mg

Sugar: 21 g

Fat: 13 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g