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Air Fryer Candy Corn Popcorn Balls: Best Easy Fall Snack

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These air fryer candy corn popcorn balls are the perfect easy fall snack. They’re crunchy, sweet, and buttery, made with simple ingredients in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (100g) popcorn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) avocado oil or coconut oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 10 ounces (283g) marshmallows (mini marshmallows preferred)
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (about 200g) candy corn
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes. Toss popcorn kernels with oil and a pinch of salt. Place in air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking halfway, until popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops. Pour popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl and let cool slightly. Remove any unpopped kernels.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows, butter, and salt, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula until smooth (about 5 minutes). Alternatively, microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
  3. Add candy corn and vanilla extract to the marshmallow mixture. Stir until candy corn is mostly melted and mixture turns pale orange (about 2 minutes over low heat).
  4. Pour the warm marshmallow-candy corn mixture over the popcorn. Gently fold with a silicone spatula until every kernel is coated.
  5. Let mixture cool for 2-3 minutes. Lightly grease hands with butter or cooking spray. Scoop about 1/2 cup of mixture and shape into a ball, pressing firmly. Place on parchment paper. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  6. Let popcorn balls cool completely at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until set.

Notes

Grease hands well with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking. Work quickly as the mixture sets fast. If mixture becomes too stiff, microwave for 10 seconds to soften. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Do not refrigerate.

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