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Published: Mar 27, 2018 · Modified: Jan 30, 2021 by Lisa Johnson

Instant Pot Popcorn

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Skip the microwave and make this easy Instant Pot Popcorn instead! © COOKING WITH CURLS

I have a confession to make, I am incapable of making popcorn in a pan on the stove! I have tried and tried, but all I seem to accomplish is testing the smoke detectors throughout the house. Well I learned a new skill and I can put away the brown paper bags, because this Instant Pot Popcorn is crazy easy to make.

For even more delicious pressure cooker recipes, check out the Instant Pot Recipes page.

Skip the microwave and make this easy Instant Pot Popcorn instead! © COOKING WITH CURLS

I never realized how much “softer” the popcorn turns out when popped in a microwave until I tasted them side by side. The Instant Pot Popcorn is crispier, who knew? Okay, I’m sure most of you knew, but I have made it that way for so many years it just seems normal to me, LOL

Instant Pot Popcorn is simple to make and delicious to eat! © COOKING WITH CURLS

How do you make Instant Pot Popcorn?

Turn on your pressure cooker, press the Sauté button and then the Adjust button to the “More” setting. (in the newer Instant Pots you press the Sauté button until it reads More)

Instant Pot Saute More setting HOT © COOKING WITH CURLS

Once the the display reads “HOT”, add the oil.

Heating oil in an Instant Pot © COOKING WITH CURLS

Heat the oil until it is HOT, shimmering, and starting to sizzle, two to three minutes. Add the popcorn kernels and toss to coat in the oil.

Add popcorn to the hot oil in the Instant Pot © COOKING WITH CURLS

Cover the pressure cooker with a glass lid or silicone splatter guard.

Place clear lid on top of Instant Pot to cook the popcorn © COOKING WITH CURLS

Once most of the kernels have popped, turn off the Instant Pot and allow the remaining kernels to pop with the lid on. Once the kernels stop popping remove the lid, season as desired and serve.

Instant Pot Popcorn © COOKING WITH CURLS

How easy was that??

Recipe Notes & Tips:

  • The Official Instant Pot Lid has a steam hole built in so condensation hasn’t been a problem. They tend to sell out so you may need to check the Instant Pot® website.
  • Any 9-inch lid will work, or even a silicone splatter guard to keep the popcorn in the pot!
  • I used olive oil because I am allergic to coconut, but coconut oil, ghee and bacon grease work the best.
  • I have two three 6 quart Instant Pots that I use in all of my recipes. I do not have a 3, 5 or 8 quart so I do not know what adjustments may or may not need to be made to the recipe.
  • If you have some upper arm strength, grab a kitchen towel or two hot pads and shake the entire pressure cooker side-to-side to move the kernels around. This helps to drop the kernels to the bottom and keep them moving.

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More delicious popcorn recipes:

  • Instant Pot Chocolate Bacon Popcorn
  • Taco Popcorn
  • Salsa Verde Popcorn
  • Springtime Chocolate Covered Popcorn

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Enjoy!!

Skip the microwave and make this easy Instant Pot Popcorn instead! © COOKING WITH CURLS

Instant Pot Popcorn

Skip the microwave and make this easy Instant Pot Popcorn instead! Instant Pot Popcorn is simple to make and delicious to eat!
4.02 from 199 votes
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pressure cooker, popcorn recipe
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 40kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 2 Talespoons coconut oil can substitute ghee, bacon grease or olive oil
  • .5 cup popcorn kernels
  • .5 teaspoon fine sea salt or your favorite seasoned salt

Instructions

  • Turn on your pressure cooker, press the Sauté button and then the Adjust button to the “More” setting.
  • Once the the display reads “HOT”, add the oil.
  • Heat the oil until it is HOT, shimmering, and starting to sizzle, two to three minutes. Add the popcorn kernels and toss to coat in the oil.
  • Cover the pressure cooker with a glass lid or silicone splatter guard.
  • Once most of the kernels have popped, turn off the Instant Pot and allow the remaining kernels to pop with the lid on. Once the kernels stop popping remove the lid, season as desired and serve.

Notes

  • The Official Instant Pot Lid has a steam hole built in so condensation hasn’t been a problem. They tend to sell out so you may need to check the Instant Pot® website.
  • I used olive oil because I am allergic to coconut, but coconut oil, ghee or bacon grease work best.
  • I have three 6 quart Instant Pots that I use in all of my recipes. I do not have a 3, 5 or 8 quart so I do not know what adjustments may or may not need to be made to the recipe.
  • It is helpful to shake the pressure cooker, if you can, while popping to make sure all of the kernels get to the bottom and move around.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Iron: 0.3mg
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  1. Linda C says

    August 17, 2018 at 3:54 am

    I am totally going to do this the next time I have the grandkids over. THX

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