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Coconut Oil Popcorn and Cranberry Garland

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4 servings

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7 Minutes

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Easy

Coconut Oil Popcorn and Cranberry Garland
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Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 7 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Sauté

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. coconut oil
  • ½ cup unpopped popcorn kernels
  • ½ cup cranberries

Looking for a quick and healthy snack that's as fun to make as it is to eat? This Coconut Oil Popcorn in the Instant Pot is the answer! With just two simple ingredients, it’s a breeze to make and comes out perfectly fluffy every time. The coconut oil adds a subtle tropical flavor that takes your popcorn to the next level.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Turn on your Instant Pot and select the Sauté function. Wait until the display indicates the pot is hot.
  2. Add the coconut oil to the pot and let it melt completely, swirling the pot to coat the bottom evenly.
  3. Pour in the unpopped popcorn kernels. Stir the kernels to ensure they’re all coated in the coconut oil.
  4. Close the Instant Pot lid (do not seal the pressure valve), and set the Sauté function to Low. Let the kernels pop for 3-5 minutes, occasionally shaking the pot gently to prevent burning and ensure even popping.
  5. Once the popping slows down, turn off the Instant Pot. Open the lid carefully (steam will escape), and pour your freshly popped coconut oil popcorn into a large bowl.
  6. Use a sewing needle and thread of choice and run thread through popcorn pieces and room temperature cranberries to create a decorative garland. Enjoy this beautiful and colorful garland at all of your holiday parties!

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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