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10-Minute Spicy Popcorn

Looking for a crowd-pleasing snack that is perfect for your casual entertaining? This Spicy Popcorn Recipe will be the star of your next party.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword spicy popcorn, spicy popcorn recipes, sweeet and spicy popcorn
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 199kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce more or less to taste (Such as Franks)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ cup popcorn kernels
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil more or less according to manufacturer’s instructions
  • Salt to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Heat the butter and maple syrup in a small saucepan until the butter melts.  Stir in RedHot sauce and smoked paprika and whisk to combine.  Remove from heat.
  • Heat the oil in a popcorn maker or heavy bottomed pan.  Add the popcorn kernels and cook, shaking occasionally, until the popping stops.
  • Transfer popcorn to a large bowl and toss with the hot sauce mixture.  Sprinkle with salt and enjoy.

Notes

Variations for Sweet & Spicy Popcorn

  • Make BBQ popcorn by substituting Bar-B-Q Sauce for the hot sauce.
  • Add in 1 cup of broken pretzel sticks before tossing with the spicy butter.
  • Substitute honey for the maple syrup.
  • Make it vegan and dairy-free by using vegan butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg