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Here’s a recipe showing you How to Make Kettle Corn at home! Watch the video in the post showing you how to make this recipe. It’s so easy!
My son Brooks (the original RecipeBoy) first made this recipe way back in 2012, when he was only 11 years old. Now he’s out of college and working a real-life job! I remember making this with him. It was so easy to make, but it was so impressive to see how it turned out since kettle corn is something that we always used to buy at fairs and festivals. We made it for a neighborhood Super Bowl party we were having, and we put it in individual bags. I’ve kept the photos from the original post, but I’m re-sharing it here today in 2024.
🛒 Ingredients Needed:
- popcorn kernels
- vegetable or canola oil (or see tips below for alternative oils to use)
- granulated white sugar
- salt
✏️ How to Make Kettle Corn:
*The complete, printable recipe is in the recipe card at the end of this post.
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Put the popcorn, oil and sugar into a large pot. Partially cover and cook over medium-high to high heat, sliding the pot back and forth constantly over the burner, until the popping stops. Remove the popcorn from the heat immediately and sprinkle it with salt, if desired.
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Let it cool and then place it into a big bowl for munching, or put it in individual bags for private munching.
➡️ Tips and Substitutions:
- Don’t get the heat too high when the popcorn is sitting in the oil in the pan on the stove.
- Be sure to constantly shake the pan back and forth across the heat. You don’t want the kernels to burn!
- Use fresh popcorn kernels- not popcorn that has been sitting in the back of your pantry for a long time!
- If you don’t wish to use canola or vegetable oil, you may substitute any oil that works with high-heat: refined coconut oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil or safflower oil.
- Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the oil to create a cinnamon kettle corn.
- Add individual servings of kettle corn to clear bags, and create labels on your computer to display for a party or for Game Day.
✔️ How to store Kettle Corn:
To store homemade kettle corn, first make sure that it has cooled completely to room temperature. Then transfer the kettle corn to an airtight food storage container or zip baggie. It can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. The sooner you eat it, the better it will taste!
❤️ What I Love About This Recipe:
- It was fun to learn how to make something that is popular to sell at the fair. It’s an easy one to make with your kids.
- I love that kettle corn can double as a snack and a dessert.
- It’s a good one to display at parties (or sneak into your purse to go to a movie).
Great Snack Recipes:
- Homemade Gummy Bears
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars
- Soft Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce
- Homemade Soft Pretzels
- Muddy Buddies
Kettle Corn
Ingredients
- ¾ cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- salt, if desired
Instructions
- Put the popcorn, oil and sugar into a large pot. Partially cover and cook over medium-high to high heat, sliding the pot back and forth constantly over the burner, until the popping stops. Remove the popcorn from the heat immediately and sprinkle it with salt, if desired.
- Let it cool and then place it into a big bowl for munching, or put it in individual bags for private munching 🙂
Notes
- To make Cinnamon Kettle Corn, add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the oil, along with the sugar.
Nutrition
This recipe comes from RecipeBoy.com
We love Kettle Corn! This is a great snack for game day! Love the labels too-so fun!
Oooh, I think I want to cook up a batch of this today!!
This is so fun, I love kettle corn!
can’t wait to try this, we love kettle corn!!
I’ve never made kettle corn before and it is one of my favorite things! Love these step by step pictures… I’m gonna get brave and make some!
I always thought I needed a popcorn maker to do this – definitely have to try the moving pan method!! Thanks for sharing!
LOVE this recipe boy!! Kettle corn is one of our favorite treats, my boys are going to love your recipe and those cool labels!
Awesome recipe and so easy! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
Wow, you did such a great job with making those labels and making everything look so professional. I LOVE kettle corn, so I am going to make this soon. Thanks!
We love Kettle Corn in my house! Thank you for sharing!
Love this idea for the Super Bowl! The post was fun to read, the labels, colorful, and the photos terrific. Bet you’ll be munching a few bags of these on the big day too!
Ohhhhh noooooo! I wish I hadn’t found this recipe! Kettle corn is my kryptonite! I can’t say no. This one’s a pinner!!
I’m literally addicted to kettle corn, I buy it in HUGE amounts from the store but have never been brave enough to try it myself. This recipe looks simple enough, thanks for sharing!
Delish!
Thanks for the recipe! Your instructions are great and pictures are so much fun!! I am going to make some tonight!! YUM!
I just made a batch. It is so yummy!! Thanks for sharing!!
This kettle corn is soooo good—-the regular and with the cinnamon!!
Just tried this recipe for the first time. It turned out great! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
I purchase mushroom popcorn at a bulk store. The kernels pop up round and larger than normal store popcorn (name brand). It costs a little more but well worth it
I have made kettle corn for years but I have a stir-crazy popcorn popper that I use. Love it.