# Components:
→ Popcorn
01 - 10 cups freshly popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
→ Spicy Sauce
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Snack Mix-Ins
08 - 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
09 - 1 cup mini pretzels
10 - 1 cup rice cereal squares (such as Chex)
11 - 1/2 cup roasted pepitas or sunflower seeds
# Method steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl; add peanuts, mini pretzels, rice cereal squares, and pepitas or sunflower seeds. Toss gently to combine.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in Sriracha, light brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Simmer and stir until mixture is smooth and sugar is fully dissolved, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Pour the prepared sauce immediately over the popcorn mixture. Toss thoroughly with a spatula or large spoon until all pieces are evenly coated.
05 - Spread mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the popcorn mix becomes dry and crisp.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container or serve as desired.
