SPICY CARAMEL POPCORN
Sweet, sticky caramel popcorn gets a kick of cayenne pepper and the combination is nonpareil. Once the caramel is poured over the popcorn, work quickly and let it cool a bit before serving. The snack is easy to make, and running out will likely be a problem -- so have extra supplies on hand.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories appetizer, dessert, side dish
Time 35m
Yield Makes about 4 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lightly coat two large, heatproof rubber spatulas and a large mixing bowl with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan or pot with a lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the popcorn kernels, cover and keep the saucepan moving until all of the kernels have popped, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the baking soda and cayenne pepper.
- Have two large baking sheets ready. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, salt and 1/2 cup water. Cook over high heat, without stirring, until the mixture becomes a light golden caramel, 10 to 14 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully whisk in the baking-soda mixture (the mixture will bubble up).
- Immediately pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn. Working quickly and carefully, use the prepared spatulas to toss the caramel and popcorn together, as if you were tossing a salad, until the popcorn is well coated.
- Spread the popcorn onto the baking sheets and quickly separate them into small pieces while still warm. Cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes. Once cool, store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 239 milligrams, Sugar 75 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Esther Shodiya
[email protected]This popcorn is delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The popcorn is so addictive and the spicy caramel is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!
nawab irshad
[email protected]This popcorn is amazing! I love the combination of sweet and spicy. It's the perfect snack for a party or a movie night. I will definitely be making this again.
Clevan Brown
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The popcorn is perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.
wissam Khadraoui
[email protected]This popcorn is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The popcorn is so flavorful and the spicy caramel is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
shuvo dewan
[email protected]This popcorn is addictive! I can't stop eating it. The caramel is so flavorful and the spicy kick is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Olivia Kapitowska
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of popcorn, but this recipe changed my mind! The caramel is so flavorful and the spicy kick is just right. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This popcorn is delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The popcorn is so addictive and the spicy caramel is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mohamad Safik
[email protected]This popcorn is amazing! I love the combination of sweet and spicy. It's the perfect snack for a party or a movie night. I will definitely be making this again.
Alyssa Angilletta
[email protected]I've made this popcorn several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect snack for a movie night or a party. The popcorn is so flavorful and the spicy caramel is addictive. I highly recommend this recipe!
Muhammad hussaini
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The popcorn is perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.
david gentle
[email protected]I made this popcorn for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The popcorn is so addictive and the spicy caramel is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
Parwaiz Ali
[email protected]This popcorn is delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The only thing I would change is to add a little more cayenne pepper. I like my popcorn spicy!
Ripon Chy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of popcorn, but this recipe changed my mind! The caramel is so flavorful and the spicy kick is just right. I will definitely be making this again.
shanon sudar
[email protected]I made this popcorn for my family and they loved it! The kids especially loved the spicy caramel. I will definitely be making this again.
Dada Akanni
[email protected]This popcorn is amazing! I love the combination of sweet and spicy. It's the perfect snack for a party or a movie night.