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This homemade kettle corn recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and salty and is made with just three ingredients. This popcorn seasoning is super simple to make and is an easy way to turn your popcorn into something special!
Kettle corn is one of my favorite popcorn flavors and it’s so easy to make it at home! Popcorn is our go to snack for movie nights and this seasoning makes it super addictive!
If you are looking for more ways to mix up your corn, be sure to check out my Cookies and Cream Popcorn and Flavored Popcorn Salt.
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Why you will love this kettle corn recipe
- 3 ingredients: Yes, that’s right, just 3 ingredients to transform your popcorn! I will bet that you will already have the ingredients in your cupboard too!
- Quick: It takes just minutes to make up a batch of this seasoning.
- Make ahead: It’s so easy to make a big batch of this seasoning to have on hand whenever you need.
How to make kettle corn
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- Combine: Mix together the seasoning ingredients.
- Use: Sprinkle over your freshly made popcorn!
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What flavor is kettle corn?
Kettle corn is sweet and salty, it’s so addictive and is sure to please everyone! It’s a blend of white and brown sugar and salt and pleases those with a sweet tooth and those that prefer savory.
How long does it keep?
Once you have made the seasoning, keep it in an airtight container in a cupboard. It will keep for several months, so feel free to double the recipe!
Once you have seasoned the corn, it’s best to eat straight away. Any leftovers can be kept in a sealed container for 1 to 2 days.
How do you cook popcorn?
- Heat a little oil in a large pot.
- Add the kernels and coat them in the hot oil.
- Place on the lid.
- Cook, shaking the pot occasionally until all of the corn has popped.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Mix the salt and sugar so that everything is well combined and you don’t end up with lumps of sugar or salt.
- Season the popcorn as soon as it comes out of the pot.
- This recipe makes 1 1/4 cup of homemade kettle corn seasoning
More easy snack recipes
- Candied Corn Puffs Snack Mix Recipe
- Chocolate Popcorn
- Salted Caramel Puppy Chow Snack Mix
- Sweet and Salty Hot Buttered Cheerios Snack Mix
- Homemade Wonton Chips
Recipe
Kettle Corn Recipe (Popcorn Seasoning)
4.70 from 59 votes
Author: Becky Hardin
Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Total: 5 minutes minutes
Serves20 tablespoons
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This homemade kettle corn recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and salty and is made with just three ingredients. This popcorn seasoning is super simple to make and is an easy way to turn your popcorn into something special!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- ½ cup brown sugar 107 grams
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt 27 grams (see note)
- Prepared popcorn for serving (about 5 cups per person)
Recommended Equipment
Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a medium-size mixing bowl. Prepare popcorn, place popcorn in individual bowls and sprinkle popcorn with desired amount of seasoning.
½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons kosher salt, Prepared popcorn
Enjoy!
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Becky’s tips
This recipe makes 1¼ cups of seasoning. Use 1 tablespoon for every 5 cups of popped popcorn.
- Note:If using sea salt or any other fine salt, reduce the quantity of salt by half!
- Mix the salt and sugar so that everything is well combined and you don’t end up with lumps of sugar or salt.
- Use unsalted popcorn for the best results.
- ¼ cup of popcorn kernels yields about 7 cups of popped popcorn.
- Season the popcorn as soon as it comes out of the pot.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1tablespoon Calories: 253kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 53g (18%) Protein: 7g (14%) Fat: 3g (5%) Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 1052mg (46%) Potassium: 189mg (5%) Fiber: 8g (33%) Sugar: 11g (12%) Vitamin A: 108IU (2%) Calcium: 9mg (1%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Meet Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.
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debbie
Posted on 12/20/2023
All four of my grandkids absolutely loved the seasoning so I had to try it and it was delicious
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Sandy
Posted on 10/18/2023
If you had read the directions carefully, every one of your comments would have been answered. She said 1 tablespoon per 5 cups so if you use 3 tablespoons for 10 cups, you’ve used 1/ third too much. 3 teaspoons is the equivalent of 1 tablespoon.
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