Get ready for your new snack obsession: Vegan Hot Honey Popcorn. This recipe takes the trendy ‘swicy’ flavor profile and makes it entirely plant-based using a delicious vegan hot honey glaze. Perfect for movie nights or party appetizers, this spicy vegan popcorn balances the heat of chili flakes with the smooth sweetness of agave for a crunch that’s impossible to put down. If you’ve been looking for an easy plant-based snack that is bold, flavorful, and better than store-bought, this sweet and spicy popcorn is a total game changer. Lightly glazed and perfectly seasoned, it’s the ultimate way to elevate your popcorn game without any honey or dairy.
Vegan Hot Honey Popcorn
Sweet, spicy, and totally vegan, this Hot Honey Popcorn is an easy snack ready in 15 minutes. Pop your favorite kernels, drizzle with warm vegan hot honey, and enjoy a crunchy, flavorful treat perfect for movie nights or anytime snacking.
Equipment
- Large pot with lid or air popper
- Wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula
- Large mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels or ~10 cups air-popped popcorn
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup vegan hot honey or agave
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
- 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
Instructions
Pop the popcorn:
- If using a pot: Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add 3–4 popcorn kernels and cover. When they pop, add the rest of the kernels, cover, and shake occasionally until popping slows.
- If using an air popper: Pop according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Prepare the hot honey:
- In a bowl, mix the vegan hot honey with the melted oil or butter. Stir in cayenne pepper and salt if using.
- Once combined, add the baking soda and stir until it foams up.
Coat the popcorn:
- Transfer popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot honey mixture over the popcorn while stirring gently to coat evenly.
Bake:
- Spread onto baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes.
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