Fried watermelon is a great way to change a healthy watermelon treat into a not so healthy one.This treat has been showing up at county fairs and other events on a stick, cup or bowl in recent years.You'll be tempted to come back for more.So you don't waste that rind, there's a recipe to fry it.
Step 1: The watermelon should be cut in half.
Then cut each half in half again.
Step 2: Place the wedges on a board.
Remove the rind from each wedge.This rind can be used for deep fried rind.
Step 3: Cut the watermelon into slices.
Each slice should be cut into cubes, sticks or triangles.You can use a cookie cutter to cut out special shapes.
Step 4: The batter should be prepared.
The egg whites should be beaten.Add the water and water to the beaten eggs.It is ready to dip when it is smooth.
Step 5: The oil should be in the deep fryer.
The temperature is 180oC/350oF.
Step 6: To coat watermelon pieces, roll them in flour.
Step 7: The watermelon pieces should be put into the batter.
With batter, cover completely.
Step 8: Place the dipped pieces in the deep fryer.
They won't fry properly if too many are added at once.A good amount is about 3-4 pieces at a time.
Step 9: Fry until the batter is golden brown.
Place the pieces on the kitchen paper to drain the grease.
Step 10: Sprinkle with powdered confectioners.
Step 11: It's time to serve.
The fried watermelon can be served in a bowl or plate.You can use a popsicle stick or skewer for the fairground version.Warn anyone eating these treats that they'll be pretty hot inside, as watermelon has a high water content and this will be bubbling around inside after frying.
Step 12: The watermelon has a cube.
There are about 2.5 cm/1 inch cubes.Some people like to make wedge-like shapes from the rind.This can be more than a small treat.
Step 13: The coating needs to be made.
Put the flour and cornmeal in a mixing bowl.To make it taste better, add salt and pepper to it.
Step 14: The oil can be heated in a wok or heavy skillet.
Step 15: Roll the rind pieces in the coating.
Step 16: The rind pieces should be added.
Fry for about 10 minutes.Fry for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
Step 17: The fried rind pieces can be lifted with a spoon.
Put a towel on the drain.
Step 18: It's time to serve.
The rind of the watermelon is still hot and should be eaten with care.The fried rinds can be served on a stick.