Description
Crispy and sweet air-fried watermelon slices make a refreshing snack or dessert. The air fryer caramelizes the natural sugars, giving them a unique texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small watermelon, sliced into 1-inch thick wedges
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the watermelon slices dry with a paper towel.
- Brush both sides lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway until edges are slightly crispy.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle cinnamon if desired.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Use firm, seedless watermelon for best results.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer watermelon, crispy watermelon, easy dessert