Sweet-Heat Buffalo Kettle Popcorn
Sweet-Heat Buffalo Kettle Popcorn balances caramelized sugar with tangy Buffalo sauce for a crunchy bite that starts sugary and finishes with a peppery kick. Butter adds richness while a touch of cayenne turns up the warmth without overpowering the corn. It’s a fun snack for game day, movie nights, or any time you’re craving a bold, sweet-and-spicy treat.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook36 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Coat a large bowl with cooking spray and fill it with the popcorn.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone pad.
- 3
Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook without stirring, swirling the pan gently as needed, until the sugar melts and the caramel turns a deep amber color, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 4
Carefully stir the Buffalo sauce and butter into the caramel; it will spit and bubble and may clump. Return to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring until the caramel dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the baking soda and cayenne pepper.
- 5
Carefully pour the spicy caramel mixture over the popcorn. Toss to coat completely, protecting your hands from the hot caramel. Spread the coated popcorn on the prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until dry, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; stir.
- Calories 687.54 kcal High
- Protein 16.58 g Good Source
- Carbs 146.77 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.37 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.06 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 11.78 mg Low Source
- Sodium 216.19 mg Moderate
- Fiber 17.63 g Good Source
- Sugar 25.51 g High
- Added Sugar 0.32 g Low Source
- Calcium 1.07 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.32 mg Moderate
- Potassium 459.18 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.09 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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