What goes great with binge-watching? POPCORN, of course! This easy, inexpensive, and healthy Homemade Microwave Popcorn will satisfy all of your snack cravings!
Anyone else perpetually binge-watching your favorite cable TV series during this pandemic? Guilty pleasures are what we need right now! Another guilty pleasure is this super easy and delicious Homemade Microwave Popcorn, made with two different seasonings.
Ingredients for popcorn in a paper bag
You just cannot believe how much easier (and cheaper) it is to make your own popcorn at home! All you need are a few ingredients, a microwave, and a paper bag!
- 1 cup of popcorn kernels
- Brown paper lunch bag
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha seasoning
- OR 1 teaspoon Everything Bagel seasoning
TIPS & TRICKS
- I used a standard brown lunch bag. The 1/2 cup fills the bag just to the top in just 2 minutes!
- Every microwave is different so you may need more time. Just make sure to remove the bag when the popping has 2 seconds between pops, otherwise you’ll have burnt kernels!
- You can use either oil or butter. I wanted mine on the lighter side so I chose canola oil. I’m not into buttery popcorn, but it’s your choice!
- Be careful when you open the bag. The steam can burn you! The bag will be oily, so you will want to transfer the popcorn to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle extra seasoning on top if you so desire!
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Homemade Microwave Popcorn
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 2.5 minutes
- Total Time: 4.5 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
What goes great with binge-watching? POPCORN, of course! This easy, inexpensive, and healthy Homemade Microwave Popcorn will satisfy all of your snack cravings!
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked popcorn kernels
- Brown paper lunch bag
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha seasoning
- OR 1 teaspoon Everything Bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Place the uncooked popcorn kernels into the paper bag. Fold the top over twice to seal.
- Put the paper bag into the microwave on its side, with the seal facing upwards.
- Microwave on high for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, or until popping slows, about 2 seconds between pops.
- Meanwhile, mix the oil and seasoning together in a small bowl.
- Remove the bag and open carefully so as not to get burnt by the steam. Place the cooked popcorn in a serving bowl and toss in the seasoning mixture. Taste for seasoning and sprinkle extra seasoning on top if so desired.
Notes
- I used a standard brown lunch bag. The 1/2 cup fills the bag just to the top in just 2 minutes!
- Every microwave is different so you may need more time. Just make sure to remove the bag when the popping has 2 seconds between pops, otherwise you’ll have burnt kernels!
- You can use either oil or butter. I wanted mine on the lighter side so I chose canola oil and not into buttery popcorn. Your choice!
- Be careful when you open the bag. The steam can burn you! The bag will be oily, so you will want to transfer the popcorn to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle extra seasoning on top if you so desire!
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 86
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 52.1 mg
- Fat: 8.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Popcorn is a great choice for a healthy snack and I love to make our own popcorn for my family. But never tried in the microwave though. WIll try this recipe.
★★★★★
So much less expensive than buying boxed or bagged popcorn! And you can customize your popcorn with spices!
I’m binge-watching so many shows that I can’t keep it straight! I need this popcorn in my life right now. Yum!
★★★★★
I know what you mean! I’ve never watched so many series in my life! 🙂