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!
If you’re a popcorn lover, I hope you enjoy this recipe!
The Instant Pot version is inspired by https://www.cookingcarnival.com/instant-pot-popcorn. Easiest way to make popcorn if you don't have a popper!
- Air Popper
- or Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
- glass or metal pot lid that fits pressure cooker
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
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:)
- Instant Pot Version: For a kettle corn flavor, add 1/8 cup of cane sugar to the hot oil with the kernels and salt. It is amazing!