Hot Honey Popcorn Spice Mix (Print)

Spicy-sweet popcorn with buttery hot honey and smoked paprika delivers a craveable snack experience.

# Ingredients:

→ Popcorn Base

01 - 8–10 cups freshly popped popcorn

→ Hot Honey Spice Blend

02 - 15 grams unsalted butter
03 - 20 grams honey
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
06 - 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder

# Steps:

01 - Place freshly popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl, ensuring ample room for tossing.
02 - In a heatproof bowl or small saucepan, melt unsalted butter together with honey, stirring until smooth. Add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and garlic powder; whisk until fully integrated.
03 - Immediately drizzle the hot spice blend evenly over popcorn. Use a large spoon or spatula to stir rapidly, coating all kernels before the mixture sets. Serve promptly.

# Additional Notes:

01 - A large mixing bowl improves coating and minimizes mess during preparation.
02 - For optimal flavor distribution, toss the popcorn swiftly while the sauce is warm.
03 - Cool the popcorn completely before placing in an airtight container to preserve crispness; store at room temperature for up to three days.