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Kettle Corn Recipe

You won't believe how easy it is to make hot, freshly popped Kettle Corn at home! All you need is a large pot and 4 basic pantry ingredients for the best homemade kettle corn.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 122 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil extra-light, not extra-virgin*
  • ½ cup popcorn kernels fresh and good quality
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • table salt

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil with 3 test kernels in large, deep, heavy pot with tight fitting lid, over medium-high heat.  Once all 3 kernels pop, your oil is hot enough to start popping the rest of the kernels. 
  2. Add popcorn kernels and sugar; stir and cover. Shake pot vigorously every few seconds.  I alternate between setting pot down to rest a few seconds and shaking it a few seconds.  This is a bit of an arm workout, but it's important to avoid burning.
  3. Once popping has slowed, remove pot from heat and keep shaking until popping ceases. Sprinkle evenly with a pinch or two of salt. Give it another good shake, and immediately pour kettle corn into a large bowl.
  4. Break up clumps as needed, and let cool enough to eat. Store cooled popcorn in airtight container or zipper bag up to a week at room temp. 

Notes

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  • We opt for extra-light olive oil, because of its mild flavor. Extra-virgin will have too much of an aftertaste. You can also use canola or vegetable oil.
  • Name brand kernels tend to pop up fluffier than generic brands; same goes for fresh vs. older kernels. 
  • Popped popcorn can be stored in airtight freezer bags and frozen for up to several weeks. 
  • Because of the sugar coating, Kettle Corn will stay crisper for longer than regular buttered popcorn.
  • This recipe is part of our Healthy Snacks Collection. 
  • Try serving Kettle Corn alongside this Salted Caramel Sauce or Hot Fudge Sauce.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 122kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 28mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122

% Daily Value*

Calories 122kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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