Buffalo Popcorn, sweet with a little heat, this buffalo popcorn will be your next favorite treat. Perfectly crunchy and extra delicious, this snack will be great for your next BBQ or tailgate party!
Line 2 baking sheets with foil and preheat oven to 250°F.
Pop bags of popcorn in the microwave. (3 bags of buttered popcorn)
Remove unpopped kernels by placing a cooling rack over a baking sheet and pouring the popcorn onto it. The kernels will fall through but not the popped popcorn. Divide popcorn between prepared baking sheets.
Melt butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt in sauce pan, bring to a boil stirring constantly. (1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup corn syrup, ½ teaspoon salt)
Once at a boil let boil 5 minutes* without stirring*.
Stir in hot sauce and return to a boil. Boil for 2 more minutes. ( ½ cup buffalo sauce)
Remove from heat and stir in cayenne pepper and baking soda. The caramel will foam up a bit- this is normal. (1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper)
Pour over popcorn (half goes on each tray) and stir to coat the popcorn.
Bake for an hour stirring every 15 minutes.
Once done baking, allow to cool and then enjoy! *
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Notes
Tips and Tricks
*Stop stirring once the mixture starts to boil. This prevents the sugar from crystalizing and the caramel from becoming grainy.
* Store any leftover buffalo wing caramel corn in an air tight zip lock baggie.