How to make Kettle Corn or Movie Theatre Style Popcorn in the Ninja Foodi

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.

Mix 4 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of sugar until combined.

Place the mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour until firm but not frozen solid.

Prepare a foil packet by cutting a sheet of foil large enough to cover the pot with 2 inches extra on each side.

Fold the foil sheet 3-4 times to create a sturdy packet.

Poke small holes in the foil packet for even butter distribution.

Remove the butter from the freezer and cut it into smaller pieces to spread on the foil packet.

Turn on the Ninja Foodi and select the 'Sear/Sauté' function on high.

Add 3 tablespoons of oil to the pot and drop in 1 popcorn kernel to test the heat.

Once the kernel pops, add 1/2 cup of unpopped kernels and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, stirring to combine.

Close the foil packet and tuck it under the lid of the Ninja Foodi.

Cover with a silicone lid or a glass lid and start popping the popcorn.

Once the popping slows down, reduce the heat to low medium to prevent scorching.

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