Instant Pot Kettle Corn (Popcorn)

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and adds a caramel-like flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while canola is often less expensive.

Use a glass lid that fits on top of the pot liner of the pressure cooker.

Prepare hot pads or silicone pot holders to handle the pot and lid.

Set the Instant Pot to 'saute' and adjust to 'more' heat setting.

Add cooking oil to the pot and wait until it indicates it's hot.

Test the heat by adding 3 popcorn kernels and cover with the lid.

Wait for the 3 kernels to pop before proceeding.

Add the rest of the popcorn kernels and sugar on top of them.

Using hot pads, lift the lid and give the pot a swirl to prevent the sugar from burning.

Repeat the swirling a couple of times during the popping process to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.

Observe the popping process through the glass lid, checking for any sugar stuck at the bottom.

Once popping slows down, check for unpopped kernels and remove from heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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