Fried Watermelon
Air Fried Watermelon slices are warm and slightly grilled, topped with feta, mint, and cinnamon, and are a delightful side, salad, or appetizer.
Servings
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 slices watermelon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/3 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp feta cheese
- 2-3 sprigs of mint
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Brush each slice of watermelon with olive oil on both sides. Then drizzle with lemon juice.
- The air fryer basket can be lined with parchment if you like. Put the watermelon pieces in the basket and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Then flip the watermelon to the other side and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the watermelon to plates. Add crumbled feta cheese, mint leaves, and cinnamon. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.
Notes
- Seedless watermelon works best for this recipe, but you can use melon with seeds. Just pick them out before cooking!
- You can remove the rind if you like. Leaving it on reminds everyone that they are indeed eating watermelon, but leaving it off will give this recipe more of a "watermelon steak" feeling.
- Look for a whole piece of feta, rather than pre-crumbled cheese. The flavor and texture is so much better.
- This dish is perfect for summer, with sweet, savory, and fresh flavors. Serve it as a vegetarian meal or as a side dish with grilled meat.
Nutrition Information
Calories 72kcal | Carbohydrates 1g | Protein 0.4g | Fat 8g | Saturated Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 5g | Cholesterol 2mg | Sodium 29mg | Potassium 10mg | Fiber 0.2g | Sugar 1g | Vitamin A 17IU | Vitamin C 1mg | Calcium 15mg | Iron 0.1mg