Spicy Sweet Popcorn
Get ready to elevate your snack game with Spicy Sweet Popcorn, a bold blend of fiery heat and rich sweetness that's perfect for movie nights, parties, or as a unique treat any day of the week. This quick and easy recipe combines freshly popped kernels with a buttery glaze made from brown sugar, honey, and a kick of cayenne and chili powder, creating a tantalizing balance of flavors. A dash of optional cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic touch, making this popcorn irresistibly addictive. Ready in just 15 minutes and yielding 4 servings, this crowd-pleaser is a gourmet twist on a classic favorite. Whether you're a fan of sweet, spicy, or both, Spicy Sweet Popcorn is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral cooking oil)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon powder (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
Place 2-3 popcorn kernels in the pot and cover it with a lid. Once these kernels pop, it indicates the oil is hot enough.
Remove the popped kernels and add the rest of the popcorn kernels to the pot. Cover with the lid, leaving it slightly ajar to let steam escape.
Shake the pot gently every few seconds to prevent burning and ensure even popping. Once the popping slows to about 2-3 seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat.
Pour the popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, and optional cinnamon powder, cooking until the mixture is smooth and combined (about 2-3 minutes).
Immediately drizzle the spicy-sweet mixture over the popcorn. Use a spoon or spatula to toss the popcorn, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Allow the popcorn to cool slightly before serving so the coating can set. Enjoy your Spicy Sweet Popcorn!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.6 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1424 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 34 mg | 1% | |
*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.
