Easy Microwave Popcorn
Transform snack time with this quick and delicious recipe for Easy Microwave Popcorn—your ultimate guide to a healthier, budget-friendly alternative to store-bought bags. With just three simple ingredients—popcorn kernels, a pinch of salt, and optional cooking oil for added flavor—you can enjoy fresh, perfectly popped popcorn in under 5 minutes. All you need is a plain brown paper bag and your microwave! This hassle-free method delivers light, fluffy popcorn without the need for special equipment, making it the perfect go-to snack for movie nights, parties, or midday cravings. Customize it with your favorite seasonings, and serve warm for the ultimate homemade treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups Popcorn kernels
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Cooking oil (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
Pour 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels into a plain brown paper lunch bag.
If desired, add 1/2 teaspoon of cooking oil to the kernels for flavor. Seal the bag by folding the top edge over twice.
Microwave the bag standing upright for 2–3 minutes or until there are about 2 seconds between popping noises.
Carefully open the bag to avoid hot steam, then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt (or more to taste).
Shake the bag gently to distribute the salt and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 592 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 82 mg | 2% | |
*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.
