This simple yet delicious homemade popcorn recipe is ideal for maximizing the cinematic experience. Its combination of easy-to-find ingredients and minimal effort makes it an accessible snack for movie nights.
It is also highly customizable, allowing various creative flavor combinations to be explored. Furthermore, this snack offers a healthier alternative to traditional movie theatre snacks, as it can be prepared without preservatives or artificial flavorings.
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How to Make Homemade Popcorn
Note: The full ingredients list is provided in the recipe card below.
Heat the avocado oil in a large pot with a lid set over medium-high heat. Pour in kernels, sprinkle enough salt to lightly cover the layer of kernels, and shake or stir periodically until the kernel begins to sizzle, then place the lid on the pot.
Wait for the popcorn to start popping, then shake the pot gently now and again to keep the kernels moving. (Try to keep the lid slightly ajar when shaking to let the steam release.)
When the pops are about 2 seconds apart, open the lid slightly so the steam is released and the mixture does not get soggy. Remove from the heat and pour into a serving bowl. Taste and adjust the salt as needed, shaking the bowl to distribute it.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Popcorn
Tools
- Measuring cups and spoon
Ingredients
- ¼ Tablespoons avocado oil or canola oil
- ⅔ cup unpopped popcorn
- ½ teaspoon Fine salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large pot with a lid set over medium-high heat. Pour in popcorn kernels, sprinkle enough salt to lightly cover the layer of kernels, and shake or stir periodically until the kernel begins to sizzle, then place the lid on the pot.
- Wait for the popcorn to start popping, then shake the pot gently every now and again to keep the kernels moving, (Try to keep the lid slightly ajar when shaking to let the steam from the popcorn release.)
- As soon as the pops are about 2 seconds apart, open the lid slightly so the steam is released and your popcorn does not get soggy. Remove from the heat and pour into a serving bowl. Taste and adjust the salt as needed, shaking the bowl to distribute them.
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.