Learn how to make your very homemade cinnamon sweet and salted instant pot popcorn within a matter of minutes. A low carb, child friendly snack that’s great for movie or game time.
I’m so excited to share this instant pot popcorn recipe with you. Furthermore, I feel it’s one that most people can relate to. Making popcorn in your instant pot couldn’t be any easier.
It only takes a matter of 5 minutes to complete and you only need is some popcorn kernels, coconut oil and flavouring. You will be pleased to know I prepared some cinnamon sweet and salted flavouring that I think you will enjoy.
As I lately I’ve been making good use of my instant pot. Yes, I’ve finally hopped on the band wagon, getting used to the settings and doing some trial and error with it.
While instant pots aren’t really in high demand in the UK, I know many of my stateside readers are heavily dependent on them. To the point where almost any and everything is made in their instant pot.
Which led me to this recipe, as I mentioned before this all came about with a bit of testing this and that. Insta pot popcorn is simply an alternative to making popcorn on the stove top or using an air popcorn maker.
Yes many of you may rolls your eyes and say “I can make this on the stove top” or “I will just use my air popcorn maker” and that is very true.
However, this popcorn tutorial is strictly for my insta pot owners or maybe you are reading this and thinking of buying one. Whatever the case I will happily show you to make popcorn using an instant pot.
What is the best oil for making popcorn
When making popcorn you want to use an oil that not only has a high smoke point but also is a clean/allergy friendly, trans fat free oil.
You want to go for a high quality oil. I personally like to use coconut oil (not extra virgin) or avocado oil. These oils are superb in taste, non GMO, good quality and can withstand a high cooking temperature without leasing toxins.
The steps
- Start by switching the instant pot on the select “saute” and adjust the heat level to “more”.
- Wait for the unit to indicate “hot” (see picture).
- Add the coconut oil (or avocado oil) to the inner pot and wait for it to melt first.
- Add the kernels to the pot, spread them out evenly so they don’t overcrowd the surface.
- Cover the pot with a glass lid and wait for the kernels to begin to pop (should take up to 2 minutes)
- Allow the kernels to form as popcorn and wait until there is 2-3 seconds between each pop before pressing “cancel”
- Leave the unit for 1 minute just incase any stray popcorn pop ups before removing the lid
How to make the cinnamon sweet and salted flavouring
- 1/4 cup of coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp himalayan pink salt
For best results, add all of the ingredients to a coffee/spice grinder and mill into a powder form. Then sprinkle all over the popcorn, ready to serve.
Homemade popcorn seasoning ideas
- Brown butter: Brown some butter on the stove top by melting it and over it over your popcorn.
- Cheese: Sprinkle you popcorn with 2-3tbsp of nutritional yeast for that cheese factor.
- Caramel: Melt 1 cup of dairy free butter with 1/2 cup of coconut sugar in the stove top until it starts to thicken and drizzle over your popcorn.
- Garlic and mixed herbs: 2 tbsp of garlic granules with 1 tsp parsley, 1 tsp sage, 1 tsp thyme and 1 tsp marjoram and pink salt to taste.
- Curry: 2 tbsp curry powder and 1/2 tsp pink salt
- Sweet Coconut: 2 tbsp shredded coconut (grind it down if possible and mix with 1 tbsp coconut sugar)
- Chocolate: 2 tbsp cacao or carob powder 2 tbsp coconut sugar 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 1/4 tsp pink salt
Can you use butter instead of oil?
No, butter has an incredibly low smoke point for popcorn and will burn. I would not recommend it!!
Notes and tips
- To avoid the dreaded instant pot popcorn fail make sure the popcorn kernels aren’t old, old kernels won’t pop unless they are soaked in water for 15 minutes. To avoid disappointment use freshly purchased kernels.
- Use a glass lid that completely fits over the instant pot, it doesn’t have to be the manufacturers for the recipe to work.
- Use a cooking oil with a high smoke oil – coconut oil or avocado oil.
- Make sure to use oil NOT BUTTER, if not you will end up with burnt kernels as well as a burnt inner pot.
- Ensure the unit is “hot” before adding the oil/kernels.
- The kernels should be evenly spread out to increase the likelihood of most kernels popping.
- Pop no more than 1/2 cup of kernels at a time. If you want to do more I suggest working in batches.
More instant pot recipes you may like
Vegan Instant Pot Rice Pudding
Instant Pot Moros y Cristianos
Other appetisers recipes (non instant pot)
Toasted Coconut Caribbean Rice
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Instant Pot Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels 100g
- 2 tbsp of coconut oil or avocado
To make the cinnamon sweet and salted flavouring
- 1/4 cup of coconut sugar 50g
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp himalayan pink salt
Instructions
- Start by switching the instant pot on the select "saute" and adjust the heat level to "more".
- Wait for the unit to indicate it's hot (see picture).
- Add the coconut oil (or avocado oil) to the inner pot and wait for it to melt first.
- Add the kernels to the pot, spread them out evenly so they don't overcrowd the surface.
- Cover the pot with a glass lid and wait for the kernels to begin to pop (should take up to 2 minutes)
- Allow the kernels to form as popcorn and wait until there's a 2-3 seconds between each pop before pressing "cancel"
- Leave the unit for 1 minute just in case any stray popcorn pop ups before removing the lid
- Sprinkle on the flavouring prior to serving
Notes
- To avoid the dreaded instant pot popcorn fail make sure the popcorn kernels aren't old, old kernels won't pop unless they are soaked in water for 15 minutes. To avoid disappointment use freshly purchased kernels.
- Use a glass lid that completely fits over the instant pot, it doesn't have to be the manufacturers for the recipe to work.
- Use a cooking oil with a high smoke oil - coconut oil or avocado oil.
- Make sure to use oil NOT BUTTER, if not you will end up with burnt kernels as well as a burnt inner pot.
- Ensure the unit is "hot" before adding the oil/kernels.
- The kernels should be evenly spread out to increase the likelihood of most kernels popping.
- Pop no more than 1/2 cup of kernels at a time. If you want to do more I suggest working in batches.
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