Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Butter Popcorn

4.60 from 5 votes

Spice up your popcorn by making it Spicy Gochujang Butter Popcorn. The popcorn is spicy, with a hint of sweetness and it makes a great snack.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American, Korean

Keyword: browned butter, gluten free, gochujang, popcorn, snack, spicy

Servings:

Calories: 234kcal

2 Tablespoons butter melted (use Dairy Free butter alternative to make this recipe Dairy Free)
1-2 teaspoons gochujang (see note)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon liquid honey
⅓ cup popcorn kernels

Whisk together 2 Tablespoons butter, 1-2 teaspoons gochujang, 1 teaspoon sesame oil and 1 teaspoon liquid honey. It will become thick, like ketchup, but begin to separate quickly.
Pop popcorn by your method of choice. Pour gochujang butter mixture over popcorn and toss to coat.

For a milder gochujang butter, use only 1 teaspoon of gochujang. If you like it spicier, use 2 teaspoons.