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Doesn’t that look amazing? Betsy, my new foodie friend, has whipped up a spicy popcorn recipe for the month dedicated to popcorn! I met Betsy at Camp Blogaway last May and we spent the weekend at the same table getting to know each other. She kept me laughing the whole time…too bad we don’t live closer! Betsy’s site is full of beautiful food and photos…after all she is a food stylist.
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When Wendy asked me to write this post, my mind was whirling with thoughts of crunchy, popcorn topped casseroles, and delicious, caramel-y popcorn desserts. Heck, I even pondered popcorn for breakfast! However, when it really comes down to it, I’m a popcorn purist. I have said many times in my life that popcorn is in my top 3 favorite foods (along with pineapple and mashed potatoes), and I love it with just butter and salt. Straight up.
I racked my brain for a way to make popcorn better than it’s classic preparation. Until it hit me. The one thing we are NEVER out of in our house. The one condiment we have multiple bottles of in the fridge. The one thing, my Hubs eats on everything. Sriracha. How could I have never thought of this before?!??!
Quickly I popped up a batch of popcorn using my classic method. *Put kernels in a paper lunch bag in the microwave on the “sensor popcorn” setting . If not all the kernels pop, pour the popped ones into a bowl, and put the un-popped kernels back in the microwave again! No waste, no additives. I melted some butter, added some Sriracha, and drizzled it over the popcorn. That is the moment my life changed.
For those who love Sriracha, I’m pretty sure you can imagine how awesome this is. For those who have never had it, imagine buffalo flavor but better! This made all of my spicy popcorn dreams come true, and I truly believe everyone needs to have this in their lives. I’m pretty sure I’ll never eat popcorn the old way again.
Sriracha Popcorn
Sriracha popcorn is a tasty popcorn snack with a zippy kick of heat. Feel free to adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your heat preference.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (unpopped)
- 4 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp Sriracha hot sauce
Instructions
- Whisk Sriracha and butter together until well blended. Pop popcorn using preferred method.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the popped kernels and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 7 Serving Size: 2 cupsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 67Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 193mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 0g
I tried making it,the popcorn became soggy. Does using bagged popcorn make a difference? I also used kettle corn could that be why?
It shouldn’t make a difference. Perhaps your ratios of popcorn to sauce were a little off or you didn’t stir while drizzling in the sauce. I’ve had that happen before. And any popcorn will get soggy if it sits too long with a sauce.
Just made this and it is SO good!!! I’m not even that crazy about spicy food, but this is really amazing! It almost has a cheddar flavor to it somehow.Thank you!!
Doesn’t it make the popcorn soggy? I’ve tried pouring butter, caramel, chocolate and other things over popcorn but it just gets soggy.
Nope….Try pouring just a little bit of topping and then stirring. Going slow is definitely a must for topping popcorn.
I love Sriracha and have thought about spicy popcorn often but never have I thought of whisking it into the butter … you are brilliant.
I have never heard of Sriracha brand of hot sauce but I have heard of others so Im sure they will work just as well. I’m sure this is going to be a hit with the men cause their the ones who usually like spicy hot stuff. thanks for another popcorn recipe for party night or movie time.Tho I cant handle spicy Im anxious to find out how hot it really is on popcorn.
Sriracha is pretty spicy, but can be toned down with more butter (like with Frank’s Hot Sauce on wings). It’s usually found in the Asian aisle instead of the Mexican aisle.
Never thought about this, but it’s DANG BRILLIANT!
I know right! I wish I had thought of it!!!
Oh this looks so good! We are HUGE fans of Sriracha — will be trying this soon!
I can never get the paper bag method to work! Maybe I am doing something wrong, but this popcorn does sound super tasty!!