Salt & Vinegar Popcorn at a Glance
If you've ever finished a bag of salt and vinegar chips and immediately wanted more, this recipe is for you. Same addictive tang, same couldn't-stop-if-you-tried energy — but on fresh popcorn, with five ingredients and your Popper. It's also completely vegan, not that you'll notice once you're halfway through the bowl.
Check it out:
Salt and Vinegar Popcorn Ingredients
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
How to Make Salt and Vinegar Popcorn
Step 1: Heat
Set your stove to medium heat and let your Popper preheat for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 2: Add Oil
Add coconut oil into the Popper and let it melt.
Step 3: Toss in Kernels
Drop 3 kernels into the pot. Add in the rest when the first one pops, then cover the Popper.
Step 4: Turn
While popping, turn the Popper’s crank clockwise to keep the kernels from staying in one place and burning.
Step 5: Remove
Take the Popper off the heat when popping slows to 1-2 seconds between pops and transfer the popcorn to a huge bowl.
Step 6: Prepare Salt and Vinegar Popcorn Seasoning
Mix white vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
Step 7: Season
Drizzle the salt and vinegar mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat.
Step 8: Serve
Dig into your salt and vinegar popcorn right away! The popcorn loses its crunch fast once the vinegar hits.
More Salt and Vinegar Popcorn Tips
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Use white vinegar for the classic bite. It gives you that sharp, lip-puckering tang closest to the chip. Apple cider vinegar is milder with a slightly sweet edge. Balsamic adds richness and complexity if you want to experiment.
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Try a spray bottle. Mixing the vinegar and salt in a small spray bottle makes it much easier to coat the popcorn evenly without over-saturating any one spot.
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Experiment with salt. Flaky sea salt, kosher salt, and Himalayan pink salt all bring something slightly different. Worth trying each one to find your favorite.
- If you do have leftover popcorn, store it in an airtight container away from sunlight and eat within a day or two.
Pucker Up for Tangy Goodness
Somewhere out there, a bag of salt and vinegar chips is feeling very threatened right now. And honestly? It should be. This one's best enjoyed solo or with someone who gets it.
Get your Popper now and browse all our popcorn recipes — there's a lot more where this came from.
