We were curious about what would happen if we combined popcorn with honey mustard. Turns out, it's really good! The honey makes the popcorn sweet, the mustard adds some tang, and baking it gives you a satisfying crunch.
The whole process is pretty simple, too! Just pop a batch of kernels in your Popper, make a quick coating, and bake until crispy.
Here’s the step-by-step guide to making honey mustard popcorn:
Honey Mustard Popcorn Ingredients
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½ cup popcorn kernels
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2 tablespoons coconut oil
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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4 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Honey Mustard Popcorn Directions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Preheat Popper
Set your stove to medium heat and allow your Popper to preheat for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add Oil and Kernels
Add coconut oil to the Popsmith, then drop in 2-3 kernels. When the first one pops, add the remaining kernels and cover the pot.
Step 4: Turn and Pop
Turn the Popper's crank clockwise while the kernels pop to prevent burning. Remove from heat when popping slows to 1-2 seconds between pops.
Step 5: Transfer Popcorn
Pour the popcorn onto the baking sheet.
Step 6: Make Honey Mustard Coating
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth and well combined.
Step 7: Coat the Popcorn
Drizzle the honey mustard mixture over the popcorn. Use a spatula or large spoon to coat the popcorn evenly.
Step 8: Bake
Spread the popcorn in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the coating is golden and crispy.
Step 9: Cool and Serve
Take your honey mustard popcorn out of the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes to allow the coating to set. Break apart any large clumps and serve immediately.
More Honey Mustard Popcorn Tips
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Want your popcorn extra tangy? A splash of white vinegar added to the honey mustard mixture does the trick.
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For a spicy snack, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
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Store any leftover popcorn in an airtight container and eat within 3 days.
A Buzzworthy Treat
Honey mustard isn't just for chicken nuggets anymore, as this recipe proves! Make it for game day, picnics, or when you just want to change up your usual movie night snack. (But prepare another batch in case, because your family and friends won’t stop reaching for more.)
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