Kettle Corn in a Whirley Pop

Get ready to bring the carnival experience home with this quick and easy Kettle Corn recipe made in a Whirley Pop! Perfectly balancing sweet and salty flavors, this homemade kettle corn is delightfully crispy and takes just 10 minutes from start to finish. With simple pantry staples like popcorn kernels, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt, you can achieve that classic caramelized crunch right on your stovetop. The Whirley Pop ensures even coating and prevents burning with its crank-handle design, making it the ultimate tool for foolproof results. Serve up this irresistible treat for family movie nights, casual snacking, or festive gatherings—it's guaranteed to be a crowd favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

0.5 cup popcorn kernels
0.25 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Place the Whirley Pop on the stovetop and set the heat to medium.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels to the Whirley Pop.

Step 3

Sprinkle 1/4 cup of granulated sugar evenly over the popcorn kernels.

Step 4

Close the lid of the Whirley Pop, and begin turning the crank handle steadily.

Step 5

Continue turning the crank handle to keep the kernels and sugar moving, ensuring the sugar doesn't burn.

Step 6

Within 3-5 minutes, you should hear the kernels start to pop. Keep turning the handle until the popping slows down to about 1-2 seconds between pops.

Step 7

Immediately remove the Whirley Pop from the heat and carefully pour the kettle corn into a large heat-safe bowl.

Step 8

Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the hot kettle corn and toss well to combine.

Step 9

Allow the kettle corn to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(131g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	602.0

Total Fat 28.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1183.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 50.5g
Protein 6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 5.5mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 164.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 55.4%