Spicy Popcorn Seasoning
Elevate your snack game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Popcorn Seasoning—a quick and easy way to add a zesty kick to your bowl of popcorn in just 5 minutes! This DIY seasoning blend combines smoky paprika, fiery cayenne, and robust chili powder, balanced perfectly with savory garlic and onion powders and a touch of sugar for a hint of sweetness. Conveniently stored in a spice jar, this versatile mix is perfect for movie nights, game-day gatherings, or whenever you crave a spicy snack. Simply sprinkle over freshly popped popcorn while it’s still warm, toss, and enjoy a tantalizing explosion of flavor. Ideal for spice lovers, this seasoning turns ordinary popcorn into a gourmet treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, salt, and granulated sugar.
Mix the spices thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
Store the seasoning mix in an airtight container or spice jar if not using immediately.
To use, sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix over a freshly popped batch of popcorn (approximately 8 cups) while it is still warm.
Toss the popcorn well to evenly coat with the seasoning. Adjust the amount of seasoning based on your spice preference.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
38 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1230 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 131 mg | 3% | |
*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.
