{"id":98,"date":"2009-08-07T14:05:55","date_gmt":"2009-08-07T14:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/?p=98"},"modified":"2017-06-07T14:06:47","modified_gmt":"2017-06-07T14:06:47","slug":"recipe-deep-fried-watermelon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/index.php\/2009\/08\/recipe-deep-fried-watermelon\/","title":{"rendered":"RECIPE: DEEP FRIED WATERMELON"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve always held a special place in my heart (and stomach) for deep fried foods. I actually received a deep fryer as a gift a few years ago. I imagined cooking all sorts of things in it. French fries and chicken wings, of course, but also <a href=\"http:\/\/listsgalore.blogspot.com\/2008\/08\/25-awesome-foods-you-never-knew-could.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unusual things<\/a> like ice cream and pickles and carnival legends like deep fried candy bars and deep fried pizza.<\/p>\n<p>My deep fried dreams never came true because I never used my fryer, but that\u2019s about to change now that I\u2019ve found this recipe for deep fried watermelon. Yes, deep fried watermelon. I haven\u2019t tried it yet, but I will. And when I do, I\u2019ll let you know how it turns out. Unless it\u2019s not good. Then I\u2019ll just put my fryer back in its box and never mention it again.<\/p>\n<p>If anyone makes this before I do, leave a comment with your feedback!<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/dropps.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/06\/24\/watermelon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"260\" \/>DEEP FRIED WATERMELON<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 seedless watermelon (6 to 8 pounds)<br \/>\n3 cups vegetable or canola oil for deep-frying<br \/>\n1\/2 cup cornstarch (corn flour)<br \/>\n2 egg whites, beaten<br \/>\n2 teaspoons water<br \/>\n3\/4 cup flour<br \/>\nPowdered sugar for garnish<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nDIRECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cut watermelon in half lengthwise. Cut each half again lengthwise into 2, leaving 4 long triangular shaped wedges. Remove the rinds, cut into 1-inch thick slices, then cut the flesh into about 1-inch triangles. (Basically, just cut the watermelon up into one inch square pieces.)<\/p>\n<p>Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 F. You can also use a wok if you don\u2019t have a fryer.<\/p>\n<p>Whisk cornstarch with egg whites and water until combined.<\/p>\n<p>Dredge watermelon chunks in the flour, then coat with the cornstarch batter. Deep-fry in batches, leaving room in between pieces to properly brown, until watermelon chunks are golden.<\/p>\n<p>Remove from oil and drain well. Sprinkle deep-fried watermelon with a dusting of powdered confectioners\u2019 sugar. Serve immediately while still crispy and hot. I\u2019m just guessing here, but BE CAREFUL! Because watermelon is 92 percent water, these little morsels of goodness might be very hot inside, so proceed with caution!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>UP NEXT: The world record for watermelon eating<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve always held a special place in my heart (and stomach) for deep fried foods. 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