INSTANT POT POPCORN
We all love POPCORN at home. Yes, Popcorn, Movie, and a couch are a regular affair on Friday night at our home.
Especially now that making INSTANT POT POPCORN is so quick and easy, there is demand for this healthy homemade snack all the time from my little ones.
Learn how to make Popcorn in your Instant Pot with easy steps to follow. { Video Tutorial Included }
INSTANT POT POPCORN RECIPE
This is literally one of my favorite ways to make Popcorn. You can make Microwave Popcorn as well as on the Stovetop too!! The best part – It’s so easy to make and really cheap than the readymade store-bought popcorn.
QUICK VIDEO ON HOW TO MAKE POPCORN IN THE INSTANT POT
When we make Popcorn in Instant Pot for the family, everyone requests a different flavor. My daughter wants Caramel Popcorn, my son would like good old salty buttery popcorn and we like sweet and salty popcorn.
Isn’t that too much to ask?
So every time I make Popcorn at home, I am always prepared for new flavor requests. I enjoy fulfilling easy demands from the little ones too.
Made with simple ingredients, this popcorn is ready in almost no time!
Ingredients you’ll need
You will really need only 2 ingredients apart from Instant Pot, Glass Lid, Tea Towel, and a Spatula.
Coconut Oil – I use Unrefined Coconut Oil, especially because it has a high smoking point. You can also use GHEE { Clarified Butter } as an alternative.
Popcorn Kernels – are easily available to buy. It costs a lot lesser when you make it at home, instead of buying microwave popcorn.
Salt – { Optional } While I like to season my popcorn with salt, I prefer to leave it out for this recipe. The little members in my family, especially my daughter like new flavors all the time. So it is really easy to turn this POW Popcorn into WOW Popcorn!
Glass Lid – I do have an Instant Pot glass lid that is easily available on Amazon. However, you can use a Glass lid that fits well on the pot.
Tea Towel is handy to hold the inner pot in between and shake briefly.
Spatula – comes really handy to saute the kernels with oil.
HOW TO MAKE POPCORN IN AN INSTANT POT STEP BY STEP?
SAUTE – To make Popcorn in a pressure cooker, press SAUTE BUTTON and make sure to set your Instant Pot to the HIGH SAUTE setting.
ADD COCONUT OIL –Wait for the Instant Pot to display HOT. Add Coconut Oil and allow it to melt in high heat.
TEST – Now add just 4-5 Popcorn Kernels and coat it with oil. Place the lid on the pot and wait for the kernels to pop.
ADD POPCORN KERNELS -Remove the lid and add the remaining kernels. Saute with the spatula to coat the kernels. Place the lid on the pot.
SHAKE – Once the popcorn kernels have started popping, use a tea towel and shake the inner pot briefly every 45 seconds. This step is essential to make sure all the corn kernels are coated uniformly.
ALLOW POPCORN TO POP -When nearly 2/3rd of the kernels have popped, PRESS CANCEL and allow the remaining kernels to pop.
SERVE – Remove the lid and enjoy your very own Homemade Instant Pot Popcorn with your favorite toppings.
POPCORN FLAVOR SEASONINGS
Salted Popcorn
Drizzle melted butter over the popcorn and sprinkle salt. Toss to combine and enjoy good old buttery salted popcorn.
Seasalt & Black Pepper Popcorn
Drizzle melted butter over the popcorn and season with salt and pepper. Toss to butter, salt and pepper the popcorn.
Caramel Popcorn
Spread the Popcorn on a baking tray. Drizzle Salted Caramel Sauce. Mix to coat well. Enjoy!
Marshmallow Popcorn
Melt marshmallow, butter and sugar in microwave. Pour them on top of the popcorn. Mix and serve.
Buffalo Popcorn
Cinnamon Popcorn
Chilli and Lime
Garlic & Herb
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HOW TO MAKE POPCORN IN AN INSTANT POT?
Equipment
- Instant Pot 6Qt
- Spatula
- Glass Lid
- Tea Towel
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1/2 Cup Popcorn
- Salt {Optional}
Instructions
- SAUTE – Press SAUTE BUTTON on your Instant Pot and make sure to set your Instant Pot to HIGH SAUTE setting.
- ADD COCONUT OIL -Wait for the Instant Pot to display HOT. Add Coconut Oil and allow it to melt in high heat.
- TEST – Now add just 4-5 Popcorn Kernels and coat it with oil. Place the lid on the pot and wait for the kernels to pop.
- ADD POPCORN KERNELS -Remove the lid and add the remaining corn kernels. Saute with the spatula to coat the kernels. Place the lid on the pot.
- SHAKE – Once the pop corn kernels have started popping, use a tea towel and shake the inner pot briefly every 45 seconds. This step is essential to make sure all the corn kernels are coated uniformly .
- ALLOW POPCORN TO POP -When nearly 2/3rd of the kernels have popped, PRESS CANCEL and allow the remaining kernels to pop.
- SERVE – Remove the lid and enjoy your very own Homemade Instant Pot Popcorn with your favourite flavorings.
Thanks for sharing. Are the measurements for using a 6qt? If so, do you think they could be increased if using an 8qt?
The measurements are for 6 qt. I would still say, stick to the same measurements.
This look so fresh and delecious.So easy to make and so delicious too.