How to Make Spicy-Sweet Buffalo Popcorn - A Step-by-Step Guide

Popcorn is a classic favorite for movie nights, snacking, and even parties. But if you're tired of the same old buttery popcorn, why not spice things up with a delicious and addictive twist? This Spicy-Sweet Buffalo Popcorn recipe is the perfect combination of zesty buffalo sauce and sweet honey, creating a flavor profile that will keep you coming back for more.

This recipe is great for those who love a little heat with their snacks, as well as those who have a sweet tooth. The combin...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 8 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ⅓ cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's®)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 36 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 56 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Fill with popcorn.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone pad.
  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, without stirring and swirling pan gently as needed, until sugar has melted and the caramel is a deep amber color, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir Buffalo sauce and butter carefully into the caramel; it will spit and bubble and may form a ball. Return to heat; bring to a boil, stirring until caramel is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda and cayenne pepper.
  • Pour spicy caramel mixture carefully over the popcorn. Toss to completely coat, guarding your hands from the hot caramel. Spread the coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until dry, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; stir.
  • Nutrition

    210 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 503mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 23mg