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Instant Pot Popcorn

Skip the stove and whip up a quick bowl of popcorn in minutes, using your instant pot! Easy, less mess, and easier to contain than a pot. Delicious and perfect popcorn every time.
Course Appetizer, snacks
Cuisine American
Keyword pressure cooker popcorn
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 45 kcal
Author Sandy Clifton

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Refined Coconut Oil*
  • ½ cup Popcorn Kernels

Optional Flavorings

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter, melted
  • Salt, to taste
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  1. Set the pot to the sauté setting, then Adjust to 'MORE' (which is the highest heat for sauté). Add the oil to the pot.

  2. Allow the oil to heat up for about 2 minutes, or until your instant pot displays the word “hot”. Then add the popcorn kernels to the pot and place the lid on.

  3. Shake the pot a little to get the kernels in a single layer.

  4. In about 2-3 minutes of heating while covered, you will start to hear the popcorn kernels popping.

  5. Let it pop for about 5 minutes or until ¾ of the kernels have popped. Turn off the pot so it doesn't burn. The remaining kernels will continue to pop in the residual heat.

  6. Turn off the pot and remove the lid. Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.

  7. Sprinkle on some salt and melted butter, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*Which Oil is Best for Popping Popcorn?

  • I like to use refined coconut oil as it is great in high heat. It doesn't taste like coconut if you get the refined version.
  • Avocado oil is also great for popcorn. You can use any oil that can withstand high heat. Grapeseed oil works well, too.

 

Tips For IP Popcorn

  • Use a clear glass lid. You’ll want to be able to see the popcorn kernels popping to ensure they don't burn. If you don’t have a glass lid, find some other kind of lid or there will be kernels flying!
  • Use fresh popcorn kernels. If your popcorn kernels are older they may not pop well, if at all.
  • To get a more even pop, shake your instant pot to move around the popcorn. Unpopped kernels sometimes rest on already popped kernels, which results in them not getting enough heat to pop. Moving the popcorn around helps these unpopped kernels get more heat.
  • If you want buttery popcorn, you can melt 2 tablespoons of butter and pour it over the popcorn.