Homemade Microwave Popcorn
Craving a quick and healthy snack? This homemade microwave popcorn recipe is here to revolutionize your snacking game! With just three simple ingredients—popcorn kernels, an optional touch of vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt—you can whip up a fresh, crunchy batch of popcorn in under five minutes. No special equipment required; all you need is a basic brown paper bag and a microwave! This customizable recipe lets you skip the preservatives and additives of store-bought popcorn, giving you total control over flavor and seasoning. Perfect for movie nights, after-school snacks, or guilt-free munching, this easy microwave popcorn guarantees a deliciously satisfying treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Popcorn kernels
- 0.5 teaspoon Vegetable oil (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Place 0.25 cup of popcorn kernels in a standard brown paper lunch bag.
If using oil, drizzle 0.5 teaspoon of vegetable oil over the popcorn kernels to help the salt stick, then mix gently to coat the kernels evenly.
Fold the top of the paper bag over twice to seal it. Make sure it's tight so the kernels don’t spill during popping.
Place the folded paper bag upright in the microwave (seam side up) and set the microwave to high power for 2-3 minutes.
Listen closely to the popping sounds. When the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops, stop the microwave to prevent burning.
Carefully remove the paper bag from the microwave (it will be hot) and open it slowly to release the steam safely.
Sprinkle 0.25 teaspoon of salt, or adjust to taste, over the popcorn. Shake the bag gently to distribute the salt evenly.
Pour the popcorn into a bowl and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious homemade microwave popcorn!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
113 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.4 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.
