Cajun Spiced Popcorn
Transform your snack time with a bold twist by making this delicious Cajun Spiced Popcorn! Bursting with flavor, this quick and easy recipe elevates classic popcorn with a medley of smoky Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and a kick of cayenne pepper for just the right amount of heat. Perfectly coated in a buttery spice blend, each kernel delivers an irresistible crunch that’s perfect for movie nights, game days, or casual entertaining. Ready in just 15 minutes and serving up to four people, this spiced popcorn is an effortless way to satisfy savory cravings. Customize the spice level to your liking, and enjoy this crowd-pleasing snack fresh from the pot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium heat.
Add the vegetable oil to the pot and place 2-3 popcorn kernels in the oil as testers. Cover the pot with the lid.
Once the tester kernels pop, remove them and add the remaining popcorn kernels to the pot. Shake the pot gently to coat the kernels evenly in the oil.
Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape, and let the kernels pop, shaking the pot occasionally to ensure even popping. Remove from heat once popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Drizzle the Cajun butter mixture over the popped popcorn, stirring or tossing to coat evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or spice if desired.
Serve immediately in a large bowl and enjoy your Cajun Spiced Popcorn!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.1 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2807 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 429 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
