Paleo Classic Kettle Corn Popcorn
Elevate your snack game with this irresistible Paleo Classic Kettle Corn Popcorn, a healthier twist on the beloved carnival treat. Crafted with pure coconut oil and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar, this recipe delivers that quintessential sweet-and-salty flavor while keeping it dairy-free and refined sugar-free—perfect for paleo lifestyles. In just 15 minutes, you’ll create popcorn that’s caramelized to perfection, evenly salted, and wonderfully crunchy, thanks to a simple stovetop technique that ensures every kernel pops beautifully. Whether you’re settling in for a movie night or craving a midday bite, this paleo kettle corn is a crowd-pleasing snack that feels indulgent and wholesome all at once!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 0.5 cup Popping corn kernels
- 3 tablespoons Coconut sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
Heat a large pot with a lid over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
Once the oil has melted and is hot, add 3 popcorn kernels to the pot and cover with the lid.
Wait for these kernels to pop, which indicates the oil is hot enough. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Once they pop, add the remaining 1/2 cup of popping corn kernels to the pot, along with the coconut sugar and the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil.
Quickly stir everything to evenly coat the kernels with oil and sugar, then cover the pot with the lid.
Hold the pot by the handles, using oven mitts to protect your hands, and gently shake it over the burner to keep the sugar from burning and the popcorn from sticking.
Continue shaking the pot intermittently once you hear the kernels starting to pop. Lift the pot occasionally to allow steam to escape and ensure even popping.
Once the popping slows to about 1 pop every 2-3 seconds, remove the pot from the heat but keep it covered until the popping stops completely.
Carefully remove the lid and sprinkle the sea salt over the hot popcorn. Stir the popcorn gently to evenly distribute the salt.
Allow the kettle corn to cool slightly before serving, as it will be hot from the caramelized sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1167 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 164 mg | 3% | |
*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.
