Best 7 Sweet And Spicy Popcorn Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our sweet and spicy popcorn recipes, a perfect blend of flavors that will ignite your taste buds. From the classic Sweet and Spicy Popcorn to the more adventurous Spicy Sriracha Popcorn, each recipe offers a unique combination of sweet and spicy notes, guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. Our collection also includes a delectable Chocolate Popcorn recipe, combining the richness of chocolate with a hint of spice, and a savory Chili Lime Popcorn recipe, where zesty lime complements the warmth of chili. With step-by-step instructions and a variety of flavors to choose from, these recipes are sure to elevate your snacking experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET AND SPICY POPCORN



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup coconut oil
16 cups hot, freshly popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Stir the confectioners' sugar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, cumin and cayenne together in a small bowl. Heat the coconut oil in a very large pot with a lid over medium heat. Add the popcorn and half of the sugar mixture, cover the pot and shake to coat. Add the remaining sugar mixture and continue to shake until well coated. Serve immediately.

SWEET, SPICY, AND SALTY POPCORN



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This popcorn is a family favorite, giving you an explosion of flavor with every bite. It is easy to adjust depending on taste preferences. Amounts are flexible depending on what you like such as adding more salt, cayenne, or honey. Make sure to keep some napkins handy.

Provided by Bronwyn Jo

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Popcorn Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
.063 teaspoon ground allspice
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey
12 cups popped popcorn, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and allspice together in a bowl.
  • Stir butter and honey together in a separate bowl until evenly mixed. Add cinnamon mixture with butter mixture and mix well.
  • Place popcorn in a bowl and pour butter mixture over popcorn, flipping often to evenly coat each piece.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 156.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SWEET AND SPICY POPCORN CRUNCH



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This recipe for sweet and spicy popcorn is a delicious snack perfect for parties.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Holiday Planning & Ideas     Halloween     Halloween Recipes     Halloween Appetizers & Snacks

Yield Makes about 11 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons safflower oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with nonstick baking mats; set aside.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add 3 popcorn kernels and cover until they pop. Add remaining popcorn kernels, cover, and shake pot continuously over burner until popcorn is completely popped, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer popcorn to large bowl; add peanuts and set aside.
  • Combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup in a medium pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook, without stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes, swirling pot occasionally.
  • Remove mixture from heat and quickly stir in salt and cayenne with a heatproof spatula or spoon. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture and stir to incorporate. Divide popcorn mixture evenly between baking sheets. Transfer to oven and bake, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Let cool on sheet pans before breaking apart into clusters. Store popcorn in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

SWEET AND SPICY POPCORN



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"This crispy snack has a fun and different flavor," shares Flo Burtnett of Gage, Oklahoma. "I took some to my neighbor's one evening when we were visiting and it didn't last long!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
6 cups plain popped popcorn

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the sugar, chili powder, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper. Add popcorn. Spray popcorn with cooking spray. Seal bag and shake to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICY-AND-SWEET POPCORN



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This is an adult alternative to sweet kettle corn or caramel corn.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 teaspoons granulated brown sugar (or light-brown sugar, sifted)
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, salt, garam masala, and cayenne in a large serving bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add popcorn, and cover. Cook, shaking pot frequently, until corn has finished popping. Add to bowl, and toss.

SWEET AND SPICY SRIRACHA POPCORN MIX



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Sriracha is a tangy, garlicky Thai chili sauce that has become a favourite with hot sauce fans and it really sings in this sweet-savoury movie-night snack.

Provided by Gay Lea Foods Co-operative(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Gay Lea Foods Co-operative®

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup pecan halves
½ cup hulled (green) pumpkin seeds
12 cups freshly popped popcorn (microwave, air-popped or stovetop)
1 cup dried cranberries
¼ cup Gay Lea Spreadables Butter, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar
1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Spread pecan halves and pumpkin seeds on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast for 6 to 8 minutes or until fragrant; cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, melt Spreadables butter with hot sauce.
  • Combine warm popcorn with pecan halves, pumpkin seeds, and cranberries in a large bowl. Drizzle with butter mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and re-toss to distribute salt evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 213.4 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

SWEET AND SPICY POPCORN



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This sweet and spicy popcorn snack is flavored with sugar and chili powder.

Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories     Snack

Time 10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder, as desired
1/2 cup unpopped popcorn (not microwave popcorn)

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar and chili powder. Add popcorn, and shake to coat popcorn evenly.
  • Cover pan, and start shaking back and forth. Keep shaking to prevent popcorn and sugar from burning. After a few minutes, you will hear the popcorn start to pop. Keep shaking until the popping has slowed to once every 2 to 3 seconds. Remove from heat, and immediately pour into large bowl. Cool, stirring occasionally to break up clumps. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Choose the right popcorn. For sweet and spicy popcorn, use a popcorn that pops up large and fluffy, such as butterfly or mushroom popcorn.
  • Make sure your oil is hot enough. The oil should be shimmering and hot enough to cause a popcorn kernel to pop within a few seconds.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot. Add just enough popcorn kernels to cover the bottom of the pot in a single layer.
  • Shake the pot constantly. This will help to ensure that the popcorn kernels pop evenly and don't burn.
  • Remove the popcorn from the heat as soon as it's done popping. This will prevent it from burning.
  • Season the popcorn while it's still hot. This will help the seasonings to stick to the popcorn.

Conclusion:

Sweet and spicy popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that's perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you're craving something sweet and savory. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of this tasty treat that's sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give sweet and spicy popcorn a try!

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