Quick and Easy Instant Pot Popcorn Recipe

Make your favorite movie-time snack in your pressure cooker! This homemade instant pot popcorn is easy, mess-free, and perfectly crisp.

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Step-by-step instructions!

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Turn on your instant pot and press the sauté button. Change the temperature to high. Once the instant pot shows it’s hot, add the coconut oil and stir until melted.

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Add 1/2 cup of kernels and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir until the corn is coated in the oil. Continue to heat for another 30 seconds. The corn kernels will begin to sizzle.

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Cover with a clear glass lid and let the popcorn cook. Continue to let the popcorn pop for 5 minutes.

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You don’t need the specific Instant Pot glass lid if it didn’t come with your Instant Pot, any glass, regular lid that fits on a large pot will do. Turn off the instant pot and let the popped corn sit until no more un-popped kernels left.

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Transfer the hot popcorn to a large bowl, and pour the melted butter over top, if desired.

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To make this vegan friendly substitute the butter for vegan butter or completely omit it if preferred.

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Quick and Easy Instant Pot Popcorn Recipe

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Make your favorite movie-time snack in your pressure cooker! This homemade instant pot popcorn is easy, mess-free, and perfectly crisp.

Step-by-step instructions!

Follow our easy instructions for success!

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Turn on your instant pot and press the sauté button. Change the temperature to high. Once the instant pot shows it’s hot, add the coconut oil and stir until melted.

Heat Instant Pot, Add Coconut Oil:

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Add 1/2 cup of kernels and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir until the corn is coated in the oil. Continue to heat for another 30 seconds. The corn kernels will begin to sizzle.

Add Corn Kernels:

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