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Air Fryer Cracker Jacks

Air Fryer Cracker Jacks

5 from 10 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Cracker Jacks -- Who doesn't love Cracker Jacks? The sweet and salty combination is hard to resist, but it's not always the healthiest snack. This recipe for Air Fryer Cracker Jacks gives you all of the flavors with a fraction of the calories. Plus, it's so easy to make that you'll be able to enjoy this treat any time you want!

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups popcorn, popped
  • 1/2 cup Spanish Peanuts
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Set the timer for 30-second intervals, and stir in between until a small simmer happens. (mine took 1:30 minutes)
  • Then mix with the popped popcorn, add the peanuts, make sure that the popcorn and peanuts are covered with the syrup.
  • Spread out on an air fryer safe tray or in your basket, line it with aluminum foil. If you have a basket air fryer, then line your basket with parhcment paper and then pour hte popcron mixture in.
  • Set the temperature to 275 degrees F, for about 6-8 minutes.
  • Let cool, as it will harden as it cools.
  • Season with salt, right before serving.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer, Basket or Oven Model
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 1034kcalCarbohydrates: 200gProtein: 23gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 652mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 23gSugar: 77gVitamin A: 87IUCalcium: 78mgIron: 6mg