If you’re a popcorn lover, I hope you enjoy this recipe! In my mind there is no better version of popcorn than homemade. My kids love it! And I love that it is a guilt free treat we can all enjoy.
Recently I discovered making popcorn using an instant pot, and wow, it is super easy! You can also use a popcorn air or spin popper to make this tasty treat. Since I don’t have either of those, and trying to make it over the hot stove with a heavy pot was not very fun, I needed an alternative option. So I found the Instant Pot version on Cooking Carnival and I’m hooked! It popped almost all the kernels, had amazing flavor and, best of all, was completely hands-off during the popping process. My shoulders are so thankful:)
I hope that you can enjoy this delicious and healthy treat this week using your preferred (or new) method!
Simple Sweet & Salty Popcorn!
Equipment
- Air Popper
- or Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
- glass or metal pot lid that fits pressure cooker
Ingredients
Air Popper Version
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 3-4 Tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- 3-4 Tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (or more if you like it saltier)
Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Version
- 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
- 3 Tbsp butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
Air Popper Version
- Pop 1/2 cup of corn in a hot-air popper.
- In a saucepan, melt 3-4 Tablespoons butter or coconut oil.
- Add 3-4 Tablespoons honey and 1/4 tsp salt, (and add more later if you want a saltier flavor.)
- Pour over popcorn and stir.
Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Version
- Turn on pressure cooker, press saute and adjust to highest setting. Cover with metal or glass pan lid.
- Once the pot is hot, add the butter or coconut oil. Cover and let it get hot again.
- Quickly add the kernels and salt, then stir to coat. Smooth into an even, flat layer.
- Cover with lid.
- Once the kernels are all popped, turn off the cooker and remove the inner pot.
- Enjoy!
- You can drizzle some honey on top of this version as well:)