Best 6 Hot Buffalo Popcorn Recipes

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**Experience a Culinary Fusion: Hot Buffalo Popcorn - A Taste Sensation in Every Bite**

Indulge in the harmonious blend of spicy and tangy flavors with our tantalizing Hot Buffalo Popcorn. This delectable snack combines the bold heat of buffalo sauce with the light and airy texture of popcorn, creating an irresistible treat that will leave your taste buds craving more.

With three distinct recipe variations, this article caters to diverse palates and cooking preferences. The classic Hot Buffalo Popcorn recipe delivers a fiery kick, while the Honey Garlic Buffalo Popcorn adds a touch of sweetness to balance the spice. For those seeking a healthier alternative, the Baked Buffalo Popcorn recipe offers a guilt-free indulgence without compromising on flavor.

These recipes are not only easy to follow but also customizable to suit your desired level of heat and spice. Whether you prefer a mild kick or an intense inferno, our recipes provide the perfect starting point for your culinary exploration. So, grab a bowl, and prepare to embark on a flavor journey that will leave you utterly delighted.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BUFFALO POPCORN RECIPE BY TASTY



Buffalo Popcorn Recipe by Tasty image

Want to spice of up your life? Make this Buffalo Flavored Popcorn Recipe in minutes. It's a great snack to take on the go or save for later.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil
⅓ cup yellow popcorn kernals

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, cayenne, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix together the sugar, hot sauce, and olive oil. Set aside.
  • Melt the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 3-4 popcorn kernels and cover with the lid. Once they pop, add the rest of the kernels and cover, shaking every 10 seconds, until they begin pop. Once the pops are more than 3 seconds apart, turn off the heat and let sit for 15 seconds to allow any final kernels to pop.
  • Uncover and drizzle the hot sauce mixture over the popcorn. Carefully toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle the spice mixture over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
  • Transfer to a bowl and eat immediately, or spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool completely before storing in a sealed container for up to 2 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 2 grams

SPICY-SWEET BUFFALO POPCORN



Spicy-Sweet Buffalo Popcorn image

If Buffalo wings and kettle corn married, this would be their baby! This popcorn is sweet, salty, and spicy all at the same time! It's a winner for football parties. If you like blue cheese, try sprinkling a few blue cheese crumbles over your serving of popcorn. I put a small bowl of blue cheese crumbles next to the popcorn bowl so people can add some if they wish.

Provided by MARGARET N

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Popcorn Recipes

Time 56m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
8 cups popped popcorn
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup water
⅓ cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's®)
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Fill with popcorn.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone pad.
  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, without stirring and swirling pan gently as needed, until sugar has melted and the caramel is a deep amber color, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir Buffalo sauce and butter carefully into the caramel; it will spit and bubble and may form a ball. Return to heat; bring to a boil, stirring until caramel is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda and cayenne pepper.
  • Pour spicy caramel mixture carefully over the popcorn. Toss to completely coat, guarding your hands from the hot caramel. Spread the coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until dry, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 502.6 mg, Sugar 25 g

BUFFALO RANCH POPCORN



Buffalo Ranch Popcorn image

This zippy buffalo chicken flavored blend is sure to spice up your favorite snack. It's perfect for game time, movie time, or as a special after-school snack. -Jenny McCarthy, Sussex, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 cups popped popcorn
1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix
Additional cayenne pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the wing sauce, butter and cayenne; drizzle over popcorn and toss to coat. Sprinkle with dressing mix and additional cayenne to taste; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BUFFALO POPCORN CHICKEN BITES



Buffalo Popcorn Chicken Bites image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable oil, for frying
2 1/2 cups complete pancake mix, any brand, divided
1 1/4 cups water8 teaspoons hot sauce, divided (recommended: Tabasco)
1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders or chicken breast cut into small bite-sized pieces
1 cup store bought, good quality refrigerated blue cheese dressing (recommended: Marie's brand)
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper,
1/3 palm full
Cut celery sticks, store bought

Steps:

  • In a deep sided skillet heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat. If you wish to test the oil, add a 1-inch cube of bread to hot oil. If it turns deep golden brown in color in a count of 40, the oil is ready.
  • While the oil is heating make the batter. In a wide mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the pancake mix, 1 1/4 cups water and about 6 teaspoons hot sauce. (Use a regular teaspoon you would stir coffee with ¿ that's what I did. I don't, technically, have a set of actual measuring spoons.)
  • Place the remaining plain 1/2 cup pancake mix in another wide mixing bowl. Arrange the batter and the bowl of plain pancake mix near the cook top and the heating oil. Line a plate with a few sheets of paper towels and keep within reach.
  • Once the oil is heated and ready, toss the chicken pieces in 2 teaspoons of hot sauce then toss in the plain pancake mix, coat evenly and shake off excess. The plain dry pancake mix will help the batter stick to the chicken pieces. Add some of chicken to the batter, you are going to want to work in 3 to 4 batches coating and frying. Using a fork, toss the bites in the batter. Remove the first batch from the batter, shaking off the excess batter as you carefully add them to the hot oil. Fry for 2 minutes on the first side, or until the first side is a deep golden brown, flip and continue to fry for another 2 minutes or until deep golden brown all over. Remove from the oil and drain on the paper towel lined plate, season with salt. Repeat until all the popcorn chicken bites are fried. Serve immediately with refrigerated, good quality creamy blue cheese prepared dressing with chopped scallions and black pepper stirred into it for dipping. Garnish platter with celery sticks.

BUFFALO POPCORN



Buffalo Popcorn image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons Buffalo wing hot sauce
2 tablespoons butter
One 7-ounce bag store-bought popped kettle corn
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons blue cheese powder

Steps:

  • Heat the wing sauce and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Pour the sauce over the kettle corn in a large bowl and stir to coat. Sprinkle with the blue cheese powder and toss. Enjoy.

HOT BUFFALO POPCORN



Hot Buffalo Popcorn image

Oh I love buffalo wings, so the next best thing was buffalo popcorn. I use the same mix on pop corn as I do my wings.

Provided by pressurecooker

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4m

Yield 2 bags, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (3 ounce) bags microwave popcorn, popped
1/2 cup oleo, melted
2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Empty popcorn in large bowl.
  • In 1-quart bowl, mix oleo, Tabasco, and garlic. Microwave about 30 seconds on high and mix well.
  • Pour over popcorn; stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.4, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 157, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Use a large pot to pop the corn so that the kernels have plenty of room to move around. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Shake the pot constantly while popping the corn. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the kernels from burning.
  • Once the corn is popped, immediately transfer it to a large bowl. This will help to stop the popping process and prevent the corn from getting overcooked.
  • Toss the popped corn with the buffalo sauce, melted butter, and seasonings. Be sure to coat the popcorn evenly.
  • Serve the buffalo popcorn immediately. It is best when it is fresh and warm.

Conclusion:

Hot buffalo popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover popcorn kernels, and it is also a healthier alternative to traditional fried popcorn. With its spicy and tangy flavor, hot buffalo popcorn is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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