Homemade Popcorn
Elevate your movie nights or snack time with this easy and irresistible Homemade Popcorn recipe. Made with just three simple pantry staples—popcorn kernels, vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt—this quick and fuss-free method delivers perfectly crunchy popcorn with a delightful homemade touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this customizable snack allows you to get creative by adding a drizzle of melted butter or your favorite seasonings. Ideal for serving a crowd, this stovetop popcorn offers a healthy alternative to pre-packaged options and promises to be fresher, tastier, and entirely satisfying. With its golden, fluffy texture and addictive crunch, this popcorn is sure to become your go-to snack for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unpopped popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter (optional)
Instructions
Start by preparing a large pot with a lid. Ensure it is completely dry to prevent any splattering of oil.
Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pot and place it over medium-high heat. Test the oil by dropping in three popcorn kernels into the pot. Cover the pot with the lid.
Wait for the test kernels to pop. Once popped, remove the lid and add the remaining 1 cup of popcorn kernels.
Immediately cover the pot with the lid and gently shake the pot to coat the kernels evenly with oil.
Continue to hold the pot and shake it occasionally to prevent the kernels from burning and to allow all kernels to pop evenly.
Once the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat and let it sit for a minute to allow any last kernels to pop.
Carefully remove the lid, and add 0.5 teaspoon of salt over the popcorn. For extra flavor, optionally melt 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle it evenly over the popcorn, then toss to coat.
Serve the popcorn immediately in a large bowl, or portion it into individual servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.5 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1201 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.6 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.2 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 664 mg | 14% | |
*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.
