Sriracha Popcorn at a Glance
Upgrading your popcorn doesn't take much. Sometimes, all you need is what's already in your pantry: honey, garlic powder, and a squeeze of sriracha. The sriracha adds a kick, the honey balances it, and the garlic deepens it.
Ready to turn up the heat? Then grab your Popper and let’s make sriracha popcorn:
Sriracha Popcorn Ingredients
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (or more, depending on how much heat you want!)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
How to Make Sriracha Popcorn
Step 1: Heat
Set your stove to medium heat. Let the Popsmith preheat for 1-2 minutes.
Step 2: Pour Oil
Coat the pot with oil and allow it to sizzle.
Step 3: Add Kernels
Drop 3 kernels into the Popper. When the first one pops, pour in the rest and cover the pot.
Step 4: Pop
Start turning the crank clockwise as the kernels pop to prevent burning.
PRO TIP: If the spinner gets stuck while you crank, some kernels might have gotten stuck behind it. To release them, all you have to do is gently lift the spinner with your finger. Don’t worry, it doesn’t get as hot as the rest of the pot.
Step 5: Remove
Once popping slows to 1-2 seconds between pops, take the Popper off the heat and transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.
Step 6: Make Sriracha Mixture
Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then add in the sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
Step 7: Combine
Drizzle the sriracha mixture over the popcorn, then give the bowl a good toss to evenly coat the kernels. Season with salt to taste.
Step 8: Serve
Dig in and enjoy your sriracha popcorn!
Add Some Spice to Your Life
Sriracha popcorn is sweet, then salty, then sweet and slightly spicy again. Your taste buds won't get bored of it. It's a good swap for your usual buttery popcorn on movie night, or a way to spice up game night.
Want more recipes to make with your Popper? Head on over to our blog! We share how to make snacks like hurricane popcorn, dill pickle popcorn, and more.
FAQs About Sriracha Popcorn
What is sriracha sauce made of?
Sriracha is a blend of peppers, garlic, distilled vinegar, sugar, and salt. It’s a Thai hot sauce used as a condiment for seafood, pho noodles, and all kinds of dishes. It also gives popcorn a zesty kick!
How spicy is sriracha?
Sriracha is on the milder side of hot sauces. Some brands are hotter than others, but generally it’s not as spicy as Tabasco or the ones they feature in Hot Ones.
