5 from 69 votes
Sweet and Salty Popcorn
Sweet and Salty Popcorn offers a homemade kettle corn snack with a satisfying balance of sugar and salt. Popped fresh in oil on the stovetop, the popcorn is coated evenly with sugar and kosher salt for a crunchy, lightly sweet flavor that’s easy to make at home. The recipe includes steps for shaking the pot to distribute heat and avoid burning.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
142 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil (or olive oil or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels fresh
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the oil and 3 popcorn kernels in a large, deep Dutch oven or pot with a good fitting lid and set it over medium high heat.
- Once all 3 kernels pop, remove them and add the rest of the popcorn kernels as well as the sugar and salt, stirring well to coat. Cover the pot with the lid and allow the kernels to pop, vigorously shaking the pop every 5 to 10 seconds to keep the popcorn evenly distributed and from burning.
- When the popping slows, after about 3 minutes, remove the pop from the heat but continue shaking until popping ceases. Immediately pour the popped corn onto a large baking sheet and spread it into an even layer, breaking up clumps as needed. Taste and add salt if desired.
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Notes
- Store the popcorn at room temperature in an airtight container or resealable bag to maintain freshness for up to 5-7 days.
- Avoid freezing as it can compromise texture and freshness.
- Shake the pot regularly while popping to prevent burning and ensure even coating of sugar and salt.
- You may substitute coconut oil with olive oil or vegetable oil depending on taste preference.
Nutrition Information
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
195mg
(8%)
Potassium
38mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.