Sriracha Caramel Corn
Sriracha caramel corn combines the spicy kick of sriracha sauce with the sweet crunch of caramelized popcorn, creating a unique and addictive flavor combination.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Popcorn kernels
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Pop the popcorn kernels using your preferred method.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sugar, sriracha sauce, and salt to the saucepan. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the baking soda. The mixture will foam up.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn and toss until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Spread the popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the caramel is set.
- Remove from the oven and let the caramel corn cool for 5 minutes.
- Break apart any large clumps and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.