How To Cut Watermelon Into Sticks - Once Upon A Chef

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Nothing screams summer quite like watermelon. Next time you have a party, try cutting your watermelon into sticks instead of the usual wedges. It makes for a fun presentation!

How to cut watermelon into sticks

To begin, you’ll want to select the right watermelon. Watermelon should feel heavy for its size. Pick up a few of similar size; the heaviest of the bunch will be the ripest. Also, look for ones that are free of dents or bruises and are symmetrical in shape.

You’ll need a cutting board and a large chef’s knife. Before cutting it, wash the outside of the watermelon and then place it on your cutting board.

Carefully cut the watermelon in half. (Depending upon the size, this may take some muscle.)

Place one of the halves flat-side down on the cutting board. Cut the half into slices about 1-inch thick.

Discard the two end pieces as they will be mostly rind.

Carefully, rotate the watermelon 90 degrees and, again, cut slices about 1-inch thick.

This will create a criss-cross pattern. Repeat this process with the other watermelon half.

Pull the pieces apart and you’ve got watermelon sticks! They’re great for a pretty fruit platter or to skewer for a fun fruity snack.

Enjoy!

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• What a great idea! I’m always stymied when it’s time to cut one! I work in a school kitchen and plan to show our manager this great idea!

  • — Joni on August 25, 2025
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• This is a fun way to have watermelon. It sounded complicated at first but was actually easy. I did it last season and my grandchildren loved the idea of watermelon sticks! I’ll be doing it today for a family Fourth of July cookout. Thanks for the idea, Jenn!

  • — Carol on July 4, 2024
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• This looks like a MUCH Easier way to eat sliced watermelon without sticking your face into a halfmoon slice! I guess those triangular shaped slices are easy and present well too, but these ‘sticks’ will be fun to try. Now, to find a sweet, juicy, organic melon without seeds — tall order!

  • — Maggie
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• Hi Jenn!

  Fantastic idea😊. Watermelon sticks were a big hit with coworkers.

  Any tips for picking a good watermelon? Ive heard a couple different viewpoints, would love to hear yours.

  Keep up the good work,

  Carolyn and my coworkers 😂

  • — Carolyn
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  • Hi Carolyn, I’d look for a watermelon that feels heavy for its size and has skin that’s a deep green color. There should also be an orangey spot on one end (that’s where it sat on the field while growing). And should choose one where the skin is a little dull — if the skin is really shiny, that likely means it’s underripe. Hope that helps!

    • — Jenn
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• Finger food! Why have I never done this? So simple. Thanks.

  • — Bridget R.
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• So easy with great presentation. A keeper.

  • — [email protected]
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• Love this! Thank you!

  • — Cheryl Skornik
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