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Homemade Kettle Corn

Kettle corn is a delicious treat commonly served at carnivals, outdoor fairs and festivals. Find out how to make a batch right in your own kitchen.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 486 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup if you don't want it as sweet
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place a large pot with a glass lid over medium-high heat on the stove. Heat vegetable oil in the pot. Once the oil is hot, add popcorn kernels and sugar. Quickly stir to combine. Put the lid on.
  2. Wait until you hear the first kernel pop. Then, every 10 seconds, lift the pot off the heat source and shake it, holding the lid on, to toss the popcorn inside. Then put it back down. Once you can count to 3 without hearing a kernel popping OR when you see the sugar turning a golden brown, take the pot off the stove. It is more important to not burn the sugar than it is to pop all the kernels. Pour popcorn onto a baking sheet to cool. Sprinkle salt over the popcorn.
  3. Sift through the popcorn and remove any un-popped kernels. Serve in a large bowl.

Nutrition Information

Calories 486kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Sodium 852mg (36%) Potassium 125mg (4%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 1015IU (20%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486

% Daily Value*

Calories 486kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Sodium 852mg 36%
Potassium 125mg 3%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 1015IU 20%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.