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    You are here: Home | Recipes | Gluten Free Snacks

    Vegan Kettle Corn Recipe

    Apr 20, 2023 by Faith VanderMolen

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    Follow this 4 ingredient, quick and easy Vegan Kettle Corn Recipe if you want a delicious sweet and salty snack that the entire family will enjoy!

    vegan kettle corn spilling out of a bowl

    I've always been a fan of homemade popcorn.

    Don't give me that movie theatre stuff.

    I want the real deal!

    Whether it's plain buttery popcorn, more decadent caramel popcorn or popcorn that's in these Chewy Homemade Popcorn Granola Bars, I'll eat it!

    If you've never made popcorn at home before using the stove top, you need to try out these vegan kettle corn recipe!

    Let me show you how to make it!

    Ingredients You'll Need for Homemade Kettle Corn

    the ingredients you need to make vegan kettle corn laid out on a table

    Get excited people!

    You only need 4 pantry-staple ingredients to make this Vegan Kettle Corn!

    I'll list them out below:

    • Yellow popcorn kernels (preferably organic)
    • Coconut oil
    • Cane sugar
    • Sea salt

    So simple, right?!

    How to Make Kettle Corn at Home

    beautiful caramelized kettle corn hardening on a baking sheet

    Making popcorn at home on the stove can be intimidating if you've never done it before, but it's really easy!

    You may find your first batch isn't the greatest, but keep trying and soon you'll be a popcorn-making-machine!

    Let me walk you through how to make this Vegan Kettle Corn!

    • Step 1: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set it beside your stove top. Measure out the popcorn, oil and sugar and have them nearby until you're ready to use them.
    • Step 2: Add the oil and three popcorn kernels to a large pot with a lid and heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cover the pot. When the three kernels pop remove them carefully with tongs. Now you know your oil is hot and ready!
    • Step 3: Add in the remaining kernels and sugar. Stir well. Cover the pot and, with oven mitts on, carefully shake the pot every 5 seconds to keep the sugar from burning.
    • Step 4: Once the popping has slowed down or stopped, carefully remove the lid and pour the popcorn onto your lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and stir well.
    • Step 5: Let the popcorn cool until crunchy.
    an above shot picture of vegan kettle corn spread out on a baking sheet

    How to Store Homemade Popcorn

    I've personally found this homemade kettle corn to last for ages if stored properly.

    To store homemade kettle corn (if you have any leftover!) you can simply place it in a large zip-lock bag and store it in your pantry until ready to enjoy.

    As long as the popcorn has cooled completely and the bag is sealed well, your kettle corn should remain crunchy for 1-2 weeks!

    vegan kettle corn recipe

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    Vegan Kettle Corn Recipe

    Faith VanderMolen
    Follow this 4 ingredient, quick and easy Vegan Kettle Corn Recipe if you want a delicious sweet and salty snack that the entire family will enjoy!
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Snacks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 119 kcal

    Equipment

    • Unbleached Parchment Paper
    • Silicone Baking Mat

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¼ cup coconut oil
    • ¼ cup cane sugar
    • ½ cup organic yellow popcorn
    • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

    Instructions 

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set it beside your stove top. Measure out the popcorn, oil and sugar and have them nearby until you're ready to use them.
    • Add the oil and three popcorn kernels to a large pot with a lid and heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cover the pot. When the three kernels pop, remove them carefully with tongs. Now you know your oil is hot and ready!
    • Add in the remaining kernels and sugar. Stir well. Cover the pot and, with oven mitts on, carefully shake the pot every 5 seconds to keep the sugar from burning.
    • Once the popping has slowed down or stopped, carefully remove the lid and pour the popcorn onto your lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and stir well.
    • Let the popcorn cool until crunchy.

    Notes

    I've personally found this homemade kettle corn to last for ages if stored properly.
    To store homemade kettle corn (if you have any leftover!) you can simply place it in a large zip-lock bag and store it in your pantry until ready to enjoy.
    As long as the popcorn has cooled completely and the bag is sealed well, your kettle corn should remain crunchy for 1-2 weeks!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 73mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.3mg
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    1. Arlene says

      August 14, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      It’s probably right in front of me, but where is the info of how much of each ingredient to use?

      Reply
      • Faith VanderMolen says

        August 14, 2021 at 4:57 pm

        Nope, was definitely my mistake! All the ingredients and instructions should be there now! Sorry about that!

        Reply
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