How to Make Instant Pot Popcorn
If you love homemade popcorn, you'll love to make Instant Pot Popcorn! It's an easy, healthy snack made with two ingredients and is budget-friendly!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 6 quart Instant Pot This one is a favorite
- glass lid for 6 quart Instant Pot Try this one - it's perfect.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
Instructions
- Set your pot on saute and immediately place the oil inside your instant pot.
- Allow the oil to heat up for about 2 minutes, or until your instant pot displays the word “hot” before placing your popcorn kernels in the pot.
- Stir for about 1 minute before putting a glass lid on top.
- In about 2-3 minutes of heating, while covered, you will start to hear the popcorn kernels popping. Let it pop for about 5 minutes or until most of the kernels have popped. Top with any of your favorite popcorn seasonings or butter and serve.
Notes
- Use an oil with a high smoking point, like refined coconut oil or vegetable oil. Avocado oil will work well, also.
- Be sure your popcorn kernels are fresh for the best popping experience.
- Use a glass lid to cover the pot so that you can trap the heat in the pot and still see how the popping is going.
- To get a more even pop, after every minute of popping, stir the popcorn or shake your instant pot to move around the popcorn. Unpopped kernels like to sometimes rest on already popped popcorn, which results in them not getting enough heat to pop. Moving the popcorn around helps these unpopped kernels get better heat.
- Add your favorite seasonings to your popcorn such as Parmesan cheese, butter, or cinnamon sugar. Be creative!