Elote Palomitos for Spunky Mexican Seasoned Popcorn
Bring the bold and vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn straight to your snack bowl with this irresistible recipe for Elote Palomitos, a spunky Mexican seasoned popcorn. Perfectly popped kernels are coated in a buttery blend of tangy lime, smoky chili powder, warm cumin, and a hint of garlic, then finished with a sprinkling of salty cotija cheese and fresh cilantro for authentic elote flair. A drizzle of honey adds a subtle sweetness, balancing the zesty seasoning beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this savory treat is perfect for movie nights, gatherings, or anytime you crave something a little adventurous. Elevate your popcorn game with this easy, flavor-packed recipe that's as fun to make as it is to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 0.25 cup cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add a few popcorn kernels to the pot to test the oil temperature. Once the kernels pop, the oil is ready.
Add the remaining popcorn kernels to the pot, cover it with a lid, and shake the pot gently to evenly distribute the kernels.
Continue to shake the pot occasionally as the kernels pop. Once the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat and transfer the popcorn to a large serving bowl.
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, granulated garlic, honey, and salt.
Drizzle the butter mixture evenly over the popcorn and toss well to coat.
Finely grate the cotija cheese and sprinkle it over the popcorn. Add the chopped fresh cilantro as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Elote Palomitos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.4 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.0 g | 195% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 2132 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.0 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 459 mg | 10% | |
*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.
