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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet-Heat Buffalo Kettle Popcorn, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 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 34%
- Protein 16.58 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 146.77 g 53%
- Total Fat 11.37 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.06 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 202.83 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 17.63 g Good Source 63%
- Total Sugars 25.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 1.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 3.32 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 459.18 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Sweet Heat Buffalo Kettle Popcorn is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 46 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Buffalo Wing Sauce, Butter, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 687.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet-Heat Buffalo Kettle Popcorn made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Buffalo Wing Sauce, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Spray. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet-Heat Buffalo Kettle Popcorn?
- About 46 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 36 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 687.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet-Heat Buffalo Kettle Popcorn easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Sweet-Heat Buffalo Kettle Popcorn healthy?
- Sweet-Heat Buffalo Kettle Popcorn has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 687.54 calories and 16.58 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 202.83 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.06 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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