Watermelon Rind Air Fryer Churros
Jun 13, 2022, Updated Aug 04, 2022
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These Watermelon Rind Air Fryer Churros are a delicious snack that will leave your family feeling full and satisfied! Did you know that you can eat the entire watermelon? Maybe not in one bite, but each part of the watermelon has its own unique flavors and uses, including the rind!
Can Dogs Eat watermelon rind?
Believe it or not, we get asked frequently if dogs can eat watermelon rind. The answer is no! However, your furry friend can enjoy watermelon in small amounts, but be sure to remove the seeds. Watermelon can be frozen and a fun summertime treat for your pup! We have four simple watermelon dog treats that you can make at home.
Want to know what foods are healthy for your dog? Check out our Fruits and Vegetables For Dogs, What is Safe and What is Not article to learn more.
Benefits of eating watermelon rind
Most of us simply toss out the watermelon rind after we are done cutting it up, right? Next time you enjoy a juicy watermelon, we encourage you to try eating the watermelon rind. Think of watermelon rind as a bonus ingredient when you have a whole watermelon. It is a blank canvas that can be seasoned and cooked in various ways. Pickled rind may be the most widely known way to try it, but it can also be candied, juiced, stewed, baked, and so much more!
Ingredients for Watermelon Rind Air Fryer Churros
- 1 whole watermelon
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup cinnamon sugar mix
- Chocolate sauce for dipping
How to Make Watermelon Rind Air Fryer Churros
First, wash and cut your watermelon. Once done, cut up the rind into “fries.” You can take off the skin if you prefer, but we feel like they hold up better if you keep it on.
Then, in a medium bowl, mix together your flour and cornmeal. Next, take your rind fries and roll them in the mixture.
Then, spray the covered rinds with cooking spray, and place them in a single layer in the air fryer.
Next, cook in an air fryer at 400°F for 20 minutes (or until brown), flipping over every 5 minutes.
When they are done, let them cool on a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes. Then, melt your butter in a bowl. Have your cinnamon sugar mix in another bowl. Finally, roll the watermelon rinds in butter and then cinnamon sugar mixture. Place them on a sheet of parchment paper to absorb.
Use the Whole Watermelon
Using the whole watermelon is a sustainable way to create nutritious meals without creating food waste. It is important to note that each part of the watermelon has its own unique flavors and uses. When you buy a whole watermelon at the store, you don’t know what to do with it other than the obvious. There are so many great ways that you can enjoy the flesh, juice and rind. You can learn more here from the National Watermelon Board.
So, the next time you buy a whole watermelon, we encourage you NOT to throw away that rind. There are so many unique ways to try it. We hope you try these easy-to-make Watermelon Rind Air Fryer Churros, but you can also check out the Rind Headquarters to get more great rind recipes!
Other Great Watermelon Recipes
- Watermelon S’mores
- Watermelon Pizza
- Watermelon Cucumber Salad
- Watermelon Elote Salad
- Grilled Watermelon and Sausage Kabobs
- Watermelon Tomato Salad with Jalapeño Vinaigrette
Watermelon Rind Air Fryer Churros
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 whole watermelon
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1 cup cinnamon sugar mix
- Chocolate sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Wash and cut your watermelon. Then, cut up the rind into “fries.” We chose to leave the skin on, but you can also remove if you prefer.
- In a medium bowl, mix together your flour and cornmeal. Take your rind fries and roll them in the mixture. Spray with cooking spray and place them in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Cook in an air fryer 400 degreesF for 20 minutes (or until brown), flipping over every 5 minutes.
- When they are done, let them cool on a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes.
- Melt your butter in one bowl and have your cinnamon sugar mix in another bowl.
- Roll the churro rinds in butter and then cinnamon sugar mixture. Place them on a sheet of parchment paper.
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Nutrition
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