Easy Sweet and Spicy Kettle Corn

Get ready to elevate your snack game with this Easy Sweet and Spicy Kettle Corn recipe! Perfectly blending the irresistible sweetness of caramelized sugar with a bold kick of cayenne pepper, this quick treat delivers flavor-packed popcorn that's ready in just 15 minutes. Made with a handful of pantry staples like unpopped popcorn kernels, sugar, and a hint of spice, it's the ultimate combination of crunchy, sweet, and spicy. Ideal for movie nights, parties, or satisfying mid-day cravings, this kettle corn is a crowd-pleasing snack that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and heat. Whip up a batch for a fun, homemade twist on a classic fairground favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
0.5 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
0.25 cup granulated sugar
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 2-3 popcorn kernels as testers and cover the pot.

Step 2

Once the tester kernels pop, add the rest of the popcorn kernels, along with the sugar, and quickly stir to coat them in the oil and sugar. Immediately cover the pot.

Step 3

Shake the pot gently over the heat to keep the kernels moving and prevent burning. Continue shaking as the popcorn pops, making sure to hold the lid securely.

Step 4

When the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat and carefully take off the lid, being aware of escaping steam.

Step 5

Sprinkle the salt and cayenne pepper over the hot popcorn and stir or toss to evenly coat the popcorn with the seasoning.

Step 6

Pour the kettle corn into a large bowl to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your sweet and spicy treat!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	201.2 grams (201.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	865

Total Fat 31.30g	40%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1189mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 139.00g	51%
Dietary Fiber 15.70g	56%
Total Sugars 51.10g
Protein 13.20g	26%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 334mg	7%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.6%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 62.4%