Hot honey butter popcorn (Printer-friendly)

Crispy popcorn with sweet honey, rich butter, and a spicy chili kick, ideal for gatherings and movie nights.

# What You'll Need:

→ Popcorn

01 - 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
02 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)

→ Hot Honey Butter

03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - 1 to 1.5 teaspoons hot sauce (e.g., Sriracha, Franks RedHot), to taste
06 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Warm vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add two popcorn kernels and cover with a lid.
02 - Once the test kernels pop, add the remaining popcorn kernels evenly. Cover the pot, leaving the lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape. Shake occasionally while popping.
03 - When popping slows to intervals of 2 to 3 seconds, remove the pot from heat and transfer the popped kernels to a large mixing bowl.
04 - Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in honey, hot sauce, and optional chili flakes until fully combined and warmed through.
05 - Pour the hot honey butter mixture evenly over the popcorn. Toss thoroughly to coat all kernels. Sprinkle with fine sea salt and toss again.
06 - Serve immediately, adjusting seasoning or spice level according to preference.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and spicy combo hits every craving at once
  • Ready in 15 minutes but tastes like a gourmet treat
02 -
  • Work quickly once the coating is ready or it starts to set up and get hard to toss
  • The popcorn needs to be warm for the glaze to stick properly
03 -
  • Use two wooden spoons to toss without crushing the popcorn
  • Warm your serving bowl first so the popcorn stays hot longer
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