Buffalo Caramel Popcorn

Make this buffalo caramel popcorn recipe that's a delicious game night or movie night treat... it's an addicting snack that is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, salty, and buttery… everyone will be reaching for more!
  • Prep time 20 minutes
  • Total time 50 minutes
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray

  • 1 bag (82.3 g each) Orville Redenbacher's® Gourmet® Butter Microwave Popcorn, popped

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup hot water

  • 1/4 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  • Step one

    Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, spray lightly with cooking spray. Lightly spray a rubber spatula and large bowl with cooking spray. Pour popped popcorn into bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.

  • Step two

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together sugar and water until dissolved. Bring to a boil and let cook, swirling occasionally, until deep amber in color, 10 to 12 minutes.

  • Step three

    Remove from heat and carefully stir in hot sauce and butter; mixture will bubble up. Return to heat and let boil another 3 minutes. Stir in salt and baking soda and remove from heat.

  • Step four

    Working quickly, pour caramel over popcorn and toss with rubber spatula to thoroughly coat. Spread popcorn onto baking sheet in a single layer and bake until dry, 10 to 15 minutes.

  • Step five

    Let buffalo caramel popcorn cool completely, about 15 minutes, before breaking up into a serving bowl or an airtight container. This popcorn snack is best served the day it’s made.