Tajin-Coated Spicy Watermelon Fries with Coconut Lime Dipping Sauce
A refreshing twist on summer snacks, these Tajin-coated watermelon fries are spicy, sweet, and paired with a creamy coconut lime dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small watermelon
- 2 tablespoons Tajin seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by slicing your watermelon into fries.
- In a mixing bowl, gently toss the watermelon fries with the olive oil.
- Once coated, sprinkle the Tajin seasoning over the fries.
- If you’re heading to the grill, fire it up on medium heat.
- Place the seasoned watermelon fries directly on the grill or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Grill them for about 2-3 minutes per side or bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Combine the coconut milk, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Whisk until it’s all smooth and creamy.
- Once the watermelon fries are beautifully grilled, remove them from the heat.
- Plate them up, drizzling some coconut lime sauce over the fries.
Notes
Make sure to choose a firm, ripe watermelon for the best flavor. The coconut lime sauce can be prepared in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon fries, spicy snack, summer recipe, tacos, vegan snack