Irresistible 15-Minute Gourmet Popcorn Seasonings Secret
A guide to making gourmet popcorn seasonings at home with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add popcorn kernels, cover with a lid, and shake occasionally until popping stops.
- Transfer popcorn to a large bowl.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over popcorn while tossing.
- Sprinkle sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Toss well to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh popcorn kernels for best results.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg