Kettle Corn
Get ready to satisfy your sweet and salty cravings with this irresistible homemade kettle corn recipe! Made with just four simple pantry staples—popcorn kernels, granulated sugar, salt, and vegetable oil—this quick and easy snack comes together in under 15 minutes. The secret lies in perfectly balancing the caramelized sugar and the salty finish, creating that classic fairground flavor right in your kitchen. Plus, it’s all about the technique: shaking the pot ensures every kernel gets a light, crispy coating without burning. Perfect for movie nights, parties, or a midday treat, this kettle corn recipe delivers warm, fresh, and crunchy goodness that’s hard to resist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Place a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium heat.
Add the vegetable oil to the pot and allow it to heat up for about 1 minute.
Drop in 2-3 popcorn kernels and cover the pot with the lid. Once they pop, the oil is ready.
Quickly add the rest of the popcorn kernels to the pot, followed by the granulated sugar. Stir well to ensure even coating.
Cover the pot with the lid and shake it every few seconds to keep the popcorn moving and prevent burning. Be cautious not to let it rest too long on the heat as the sugar can scorch.
Once the popping slows down to about 2 seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat.
Carefully pour the kettle corn into a large bowl and sprinkle with salt while still warm, tossing to distribute evenly.
Let the kettle corn cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1184 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 164 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
