# Fried Watermelon Desserts This Recipe Deep Fries Melon to Transform the Taste and Texture By M | Published 2015-10-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-dessert References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Fried-Watermelon/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com) For those searching for a new way to enjoy [fresh watermelon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milkish-watermelon-seedmilk), this deep fried dessert might be something worth testing out. The dish completely transforms the taste and texture of a slice of watermelon into a stylishly modern sweet treat. While frying watermelon might not be the first cooking method that comes to mind when you see the melon, it happens to add a uniquely [crunchy taste and texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-cream-cheese-wonton) to the fruit's flesh. The recipe calls for searing thick watermelon slices on a grill in oil and icing sugar. The watermelon is seared on each side to give it a crust. Then the watermelon can be cut into squares and topped with [vanilla ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-ice-cream), mint and walnuts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Deep Fried Desserts:** Opportunity to create innovative and unique deep-fried desserts using unconventional ingredients. - **Texture Transformation:** Potential to explore techniques that transform the texture of commonly used ingredients into unexpected and delightful culinary experiences. - **Unconventional Flavor Combinations:** Chance to experiment with unusual flavor pairings to create surprising and delicious desserts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food & Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for chefs, restaurateurs, and food manufacturers to create and offer innovative fried desserts that appeal to adventurous eaters. - **Hospitality Industry:** Potential for hotels, resorts, and catering services to introduce deep-fried watermelon desserts as unique and memorable menu options for their guests. - **Food Technology Industry:** Chance for food technologists to develop innovative frying techniques and processes to enhance the taste and texture of desserts made from unconventional ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Watermelon-Inspired Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wattamelon-sherbet-cake.md) - [Seasonal Watermelon Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baja-watermelon-salad.md) - [Deep-Fried Ice Cream Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-ice-cream-cookies.md) - [Canned Watermelon Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mela.md) - [Frozen Watermelon Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-chiller.md) - [Fried Ice Cream Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-ice-cream-cookie.md) - [Smoked Cantaloupe Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-possible-burger.md) - [Air Fryer Dessert Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-fun-cake-fries.md) - [Watermelon Iced Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nespressos-juicy-watermelon.md)