Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Snack Mix
This popcorn packs a lot of flavor into very little prep time.
By:
Andrea Albin
Courtesy Andrea Albin, 2012 CookingChannelTV.com
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 to 9 cups freshly popped unsalted popcorn, preferably popped on the stovetop
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup pepitas
Directions:
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the sugar until melted, then add the chili powder, lemon zest, salt and cayenne. Add the popcorn, almonds and pepitas, and toss to coat.
Total time:
35 minutes
Yield:
9 cups
Level:
Easy
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