Easy Popcorn
This simple yet delicious homemade popcorn recipe is an ideal way to maximize the cinematic experience. The combination of easy-to-find ingredients and minimal effort required makes it an accessible snack for movie nights. It is also highly customizable, allowing for 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.
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
How to Store & Re-Heat:
Popcorn is best served fresh; it's not advisable to store or reheat
Make-Ahead:
Popcorn is best served fresh; making the recipe ahead can affect the quality of the popcorn.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Popcorn
Amount per Serving
Calories
93
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
11
mg
4
%
Sodium
180
mg
8
%
Potassium
39
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
131
IU
3
%
Calcium
2
mg
0
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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.
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