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Easy Watermelon Sticks (With How to Video)

Published: May 30, 2022 by Mindee · This post contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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It's watermelon season! Learn how to cut a juicy watermelon like a pro into these decorative sticks! Not on a stick, but into simple sticks that are the best way to serve for a party, picnic or for the classroom! They are great for dipping and less messy than triangles! This cutting hack is a summer necessity!

Melon sticks arranged on a platter garnished with fresh mint leaves.
Watermelon sticks arranged on a platter in a fun way!
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  • Ingredient Notes
  • Step by Step Photos and Instructions
  • Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips
  • Related Summer Recipes
  • How to Cut Watermelon Sticks

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Ditch the classic cuts for a creative, decorative watermelon cutting hack that's also incredibly simple and fast.
  • Perfect size for small hands!
  • Sticks are the easiest way for kids to eat watermelon without getting super sticky because the watermelon rind doubles as a handle!
  • Doesn't use popsicle sticks which means you won't be picking them up off the ground!
  • Can be arranged in different ways, from on a platter fancy for party to just out of container for a picnic. So much better than watermelon wedges!
  • No melon baller or cookie cutter needed! Just a large cutting board and sharp knife!

Ingredient Notes

  • A seedless watermelon is best.
  • A cold watermelon does work better than one that's been sitting at room temperature.
  • A fresh watermelon works better because older watermelon flesh tends to fall apart in a crumbly way no matter how you cut them.
  • You can use this method to cut mini watermelons just as well as large watermelons.
  • If a whole watermelon is too much you can use these easy steps on a half or quarter cut watermelon too!
Melon cut side down on a cutting board.
Ripe watermelon half on a cutting board.

Step by Step Photos and Instructions

  • Wash or wipe off the outside of the melon to remove any dirt.
  • Cut the melon in half.
  • Place it cut side down on a cutting board.
  • Cut the edges off all 4 sides.
Cut the four edges off the watermelon.
All four edges cut off creating flat sides.
  • Cut the watermelon in vertical 1-inch slices.
Cut the watermelon in vertical slices.
Cut the entire watermelon into vertical slices.
  • Turn the melon and cut new slices perpendicular or the opposite direction to the original slices creating squares.
  • Lift the sticks of watermelon out by the green squares!
  • Store in an airtight container!
  • Leftover sticks can easily be cut into watermelon cubes and used in fruit salads later!
Turn the melon and cut into slices that are perpendicular to the original slices.
Turn the melon and make perpendicular cuts opposite the original slices.

Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips

What can I do with leftover watermelon?

Great question! Check out this Watermelon Slush recipe or even this Watermelon Limeade would be delicious! A Watermelon Basil Salad would also be a great use for your leftover melon! These sticks are so easy to cut into cubes as well!

How do I serve these sticks?

You can arrange them on a platter or tray. You can also serve them right off the cutting board.

How do I store these sticks?

I usually put them in a large tupperware type container and keep them in the fridge.

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Watermelon sticks arranged for a picnic or party.

How to Cut Watermelon Sticks

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  • Author: Mindee
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: Watermelon Sticks
  • Category: Sides and Salads
  • Method: Slicing
  • Cuisine: American
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Learn how to cut a watermelon like a pro into these decorative sticks!  Not on a stick, but into simple sticks that are the best way to serve for a party, picnic or for the classroom!  They are great for dipping and less messy than triangles!  This cutting hack is a summer necessity! 


Ingredients

  • One Watermelon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Instructions

  1. Wash off any dirt that may be on your watermelon.
  2. Place the watermelon on a cutting board and cut in half. Set one half aside while you cut the first half.
  3. Place the melon cut side down.
  4. Watermelon cut side down.
  5. Slice the 4 edges off.
  6. Four edges cut off.
  7. Slice vertically into slices.
  8. Watermelon half cut in vertical slices.
  9. Now slice it evenly, in horizontal cuts across the vertical slices.
  10. Watermelon cut horizontally across the vertical slices.
  11. Ta-da!!!Watermelon Sticks!!!
  12. Watermelon stick pulled out of cut melon.

Notes

  • This method works best with fresh, cold, seedless melons. Super warm, old, seeded melons tend to crumble.

Keywords: how to cut watermelon, watermelon sticks, watermelon cubes

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  1. maria

    July 02, 2022 at 2:51 pm

    I am taking this watermelon to a party they are going to love the no mess and ease of eating.

    ★★★★★

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  2. L.S.

    April 14, 2019 at 8:20 pm

    What a smart and easy to serve watermelon!
    Never going back to the wedges. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

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  3. Julie

    June 13, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    I love this idea. I always just cut chunks but my kids love wedges. I just hate the mess they make all down their arms like you said. Thanks Mindee!

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