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Crispy Microwave Kettle Corn

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A quick and easy homemade snack that delivers perfectly crisp, sweet, and salty kettle corn in just 3 minutes using a microwave and simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (90 g) popcorn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon (5 g) melted butter
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon (3 g) fine sea salt. Set aside.
  2. Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil into a microwave-safe brown paper lunch bag.
  3. Add ½ cup (90 g) popcorn kernels to the bag, then sprinkle the sugar-salt mixture on top.
  4. Fold the top of the bag over twice to seal tightly.
  5. Place the bag upright in the microwave and microwave on high for 2½ to 3 minutes, listening for the popping to slow to about 2 seconds between pops. Stop immediately to avoid burning.
  6. Carefully remove the hot bag using oven mitts or a towel and open cautiously to avoid steam burns.
  7. Pour the popcorn into a large bowl. If desired, drizzle 1 teaspoon (5 g) melted butter and toss well to coat evenly. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon.
  8. Let the kettle corn cool for a minute or two to allow the sugar coating to crisp up before serving.

Notes

Timing is crucial to prevent burning; stop the microwave as soon as popping slows to 2-second intervals. Use fresh popcorn kernels for best results. Let popcorn cool to allow sugar to harden for crispiness. Avoid overfilling the bag. For leftovers, reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5 minutes to restore crispiness.

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Keywords: kettle corn, microwave popcorn, sweet and salty snack, quick snack, homemade popcorn, crispy popcorn

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