Low Sodium Classic Kettle Corn Popcorn
Indulge in the nostalgic crunch of Low Sodium Classic Kettle Corn Popcorn—your go-to snack for satisfying sweet and savory cravings without overloading on salt. Featuring just four simple ingredients—popcorn kernels, sugar, vegetable oil, and a minimal touch of salt—this recipe transforms everyday pantry staples into perfectly popped kernels coated in a light, irresistible caramelized glaze. Ready in just 15 minutes and crafted with reduced sodium for a healthier twist, this homemade kettle corn delivers all the charm of fairground popcorn in a quick, stovetop preparation. Enjoy it fresh and warm or store leftovers for guilt-free snacking, making it ideal for movie nights, parties, or anytime your sweet tooth calls.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large pot with a lid, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 3-4 popcorn kernels and cover the pot with the lid.
Once the test kernels pop, add the remaining popcorn kernels and sugar to the pot. Stir quickly to coat the kernels evenly with sugar and oil.
Cover the pot again and reduce the heat slightly to medium-low. Shake the pot regularly by moving it back and forth over the heat to prevent the sugar from burning and to ensure even popping.
Listen for the popping to start in a rapid burst, then slow down to a trickle. This should take about 3-4 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat as soon as the popping slows to prevent burning.
Immediately transfer the kettle corn to a large bowl. Sprinkle it evenly with the salt while still warm and toss gently to distribute the salt.
Allow the kettle corn to cool slightly before enjoying. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
714 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 594 mg | 26% | |
| 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.
