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Easy Honey Sriracha Popcorn: Best Game Day Snack

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This Easy Honey Sriracha Popcorn is the perfect game day snack, combining sweet and spicy flavors in a crunchy, addictive treat. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it comes together in under 10 minutes and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup popcorn kernels
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil (coconut, avocado, or grapeseed)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Optional: zest of 1 lime
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pop the popcorn: Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of neutral oil and 3 popcorn kernels. Cover and wait until they pop. Remove from heat, add remaining ½ cup kernels, shake to coat, and let sit 30 seconds. Return to heat with lid slightly ajar, shaking every 10 seconds. When pops slow to 2 seconds apart, remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the honey sriracha sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons honey and 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha until smooth.
  3. Drizzle and toss: Drizzle half the sauce over hot popcorn and toss gently. Drizzle remaining sauce and toss again. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon fine sea salt while tossing.
  4. Secret step: Spread coated popcorn on a baking sheet in a single layer. Let sit 2 to 3 minutes to allow sauce to set and popcorn to re-crisp.
  5. Serve immediately: Transfer to a serving bowl. If using, sprinkle lime zest or sesame seeds on top. Best enjoyed within 30 minutes.

Notes

For best texture, serve within 30 minutes. To revive leftovers, warm in a 300°F oven for 3-4 minutes. Do not refrigerate. For a vegan version, use coconut oil instead of butter and maple syrup instead of honey.

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