Flavorful Fourth of July Grilled Watermelon Wedges with Easy Chili Salt Recipe
Grilled watermelon wedges with a smoky char and a spicy-salty chili salt make a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing summer snack perfect for Fourth of July and other outdoor gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 12 wedges (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium seedless watermelon
- Olive oil, for brushing
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- Zest of 1 lime
- Optional: 1 teaspoon brown sugar or maple syrup
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into quarters lengthwise, then slice each quarter into 1-inch thick wedges (about 12 wedges total).
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, coarse sea salt, lime zest, and optional brown sugar or maple syrup. Mix well and set aside.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Lightly brush both sides of the watermelon wedges with olive oil.
- Place wedges flesh side down on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes until char marks appear.
- Flip and grill the other side for 2-3 minutes until slightly caramelized but still firm.
- Remove wedges from grill and immediately sprinkle with the prepared chili salt while warm.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Pat watermelon wedges dry if they release too much juice to avoid flare-ups. Mix chili salt fresh with lime zest just before grilling for best flavor. Adjust chili powder to control spice level. Grill peaches or pineapple with chili salt for a variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wedges
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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