Hot Honey Popcorn at a Glance
Hot honey has made its way onto pretty much everything at this point — pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards. Hot honey popcorn, though? That's the one we keep coming back to. Here's how to make it with your Popper.
Hot Honey Popcorn Ingredients
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (like Sriracha or your favorite brand)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Hot Honey Popcorn Directions
Step 1: Heat
Set your stove to medium heat and allow your Popper to preheat for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 2: Pour Oil and Kernels
Pour oil into the pot and toss in 3 kernels. When the first one pops, add the remaining kernels then cover the Popper.
Step 3: Crank
Turn the Popper’s crank clockwise as the kernels pop. This prevents burnt and unpopped kernels.
Step 4: Remove
When popping slows, take the Popper off the heat and transfer the popcorn to a big bowl.
Step 5: Make Hot Honey Popcorn Sauce
Combine honey and butter in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low until butter melts. Then stir in the hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool for about a minute.
Step 6: Drizzle
Drizzle the hot honey popcorn sauce over the popcorn. Then give the bowl a good shake to coat the kernels evenly. You can also use a spatula.
Step 7: Serve
Dig in and enjoy your hot honey popcorn!
More Hot Honey Popcorn Tips
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Like it spicier? Add more cayenne or swap in a hotter sauce — gochujang and habanero hot sauce both work great here.
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Want to mix things up? Toss in some bacon bits, pretzels, or roasted nuts for extra crunch and texture.
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Have leftovers? Store the popcorn in an airtight container and eat within 3 days. Baking it for about 5 minutes will turn it crunchy again. Just preheat your oven to 250°F, spread the leftover popcorn on a baking sheet, and toss it mid-bake for even heating.
Bring On the Sweet Heat
Fair warning, though: once your friends try this sweet-and-spicy combo, they might start inviting themselves over more often. It makes a great game night or party snack — just don’t forget to have ice-cold drinks within reach.
Want more spicy popcorn ideas? Browse all our popcorn recipes and snacking inspiration for more ideas.
