Stir Crazy Kettle Corn
Get ready to indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with this "Stir Crazy Kettle Corn" recipe, a homemade snack that rivals your favorite fairground treat! Made with just four simple ingredients—popcorn kernels, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and salt—this quick and easy recipe comes together in under 15 minutes, making it a must-try for movie nights or mid-day cravings. The sugar caramelizes as the popcorn pops, creating an irresistible golden coating that crisps up beautifully as it cools. With the satisfying crunch of freshly popped kernels and the ideal balance of flavors, this stovetop kettle corn is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again. Serve it warm for a cozy treat, or bag it up for a sweet snack on the go!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Place a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a lid on the stove over medium heat.
Add the vegetable oil to the pot, ensuring it evenly coats the bottom.
Drop 2-3 popcorn kernels into the oil and cover the pot with the lid.
Once the test kernels pop, carefully remove them from the pot using tongs and add the remaining popcorn kernels.
Quickly sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the kernels and replace the lid.
Using oven mitts to hold the pot handles, shake the pot gently back and forth every few seconds to keep the kernels and sugar from burning.
Listen closely for the popping sounds. When the popping slows to about 2-3 seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat.
Carefully remove the lid, allowing steam to escape, and immediately sprinkle the popcorn with salt.
Use a wooden spoon to stir the popcorn gently, ensuring the sugar coating is evenly distributed and the salt is mixed in.
Let the kettle corn cool slightly, as the melted sugar will be very hot. Serve and enjoy!
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 | 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.
