Mary Todd
@mtodd
Delicious State Fair Kettle Corn
Experience the sweet and salty delight of homemade kettle corn, reminiscent of your favorite state fair treat. This easy recipe will have you popping corn like a pro in no time!
Details
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
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Recipe Information
- Prep time10 min.
- Cook time10 min.
- Total time20 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Delicious State Fair Kettle Corn.
Step 1
Start by heating the corn oil in a large pot over medium heat. You want it hot enough to pop the corn but not so hot that it smokes. Once the oil is shimmering, it's time to add the popcorn kernels. Stir them in and wait patiently for the first few kernels to pop. This is the moment of magic!
Step 2
As soon as you hear those first pops, sprinkle in the white and brown sugars. This is what gives kettle corn its signature sweet flavor. Quickly cover the pot with a lid, but don’t just sit back—agitate the pot in a gentle circular motion. This helps the sugar melt and coat the popcorn evenly while preventing burning.
Step 3
Keep the pot moving as the corn continues to pop. You'll want to stay engaged until the popping slows down to about one pop every two to three seconds. This is your cue that it's almost done!
Step 4
Once the popping has slowed, carefully remove the pot from the heat. Give it a good shake to ensure all the kernels have popped and the sugar is well distributed. Pour the freshly popped kettle corn into a large bowl and let it cool to room temperature. This is the hardest part—waiting!
Step 5
As the kettle corn cools, you might notice some large clumps forming. Don’t worry! Just break them apart gently with your hands. Finally, season your kettle corn with salt to taste. The balance of sweet and salty is what makes this treat irresistible!