What are some good seasonings to put on popcorn?

Combine melted butter, paprika, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; pour over popcorn and stir until it is somewhat evenly coated.

Do you add seasoning before or after popping popcorn?

You add seasoning after popping the popcorn . However, keep in mind to always add your seasoning while the popcorn is still hot. That way, moisture residue from popping steam will help your seasoning stick to the popcorn.

How do you make popcorn seasoning stick to popcorn?

If you use oil for popping your popcorn, the seasoning will stick to it easily . However, to get flavor and stick to air-popped popcorn without fat, you can mist your popped popcorn with a bit of water or some other liquid. Sprinkle your popcorn as you move it to the bowl with a little liquid spray bottle.

What makes popcorn taste better?

Here are some ideas: Add your favorite seasonings, such as salt, garlic powder, chili powder, or cumin . Sprinkle on some nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. Melt some butter or coconut oil and drizzle it over the popcorn. Mix in some dried herbs, like rosemary or thyme.

Which flavor is best for popcorn?

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What seasoning do movie theaters use for popcorn?

The flavor all comes down to one ingredient: Flavacol. You've likely never heard of Flavacol because, really, only movie theaters use it. Essentially, it's butter-flavored salt . It's a really fine, bright orange powder that adds that buttery flavor you crave and the signature yellow color.

Should oil be hot before adding popcorn?

If you pour in your kernels before it's had a chance to warm up you risk burning, not popping, your corn! If you're using oil to pop your corn, which is what we recommend (butter burns), add 1/4 cup of cooking oil to the pan and allow the oil to heat. Bring the oil to between 400 and 460°F – the best popping results.

What oil is best for popcorn?

Our customer, Jamyce F, says canola oil is her go-to for making large batches of popcorn. “This canola oil is a fantastic product. I'm very pleased with the temperature that the oil can withstand. It cooks very well and certainly lasts a long time,” said Jamyce.

Why do you put water in the microwave before popcorn?

Try microwaving a glass of water first to help create a humid environment for your kernels . This will help the kernels remain tender, rather than tough. Then let your microwave work its magic, but make sure not to leave your microwave unattended when popping!

How to make popcorn at home that tastes like the movies?

Use four tablespoons of coconut oil for the true movie theater flavor, or use canola oil if you want to be a bit healthier. Put the salt into the oil and stir it up until it is well mixed. Then put it into the whirley popper and put it on the stove on medium heat.

How do you season popcorn without making it soggy?

Ghee is excellent for seasoning your popcorn without making it soggy since it retains its wonderful nutty, buttery flavor while having a very low moisture level.

What can I put on popcorn besides butter?

Canola oil is a good option if you're looking for an inexpensive substitute for butter. It's a heart-healthy oil with a low level of saturated fats.

Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (2024)

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Try these recipes for easy homemade popcorn seasonings that will give a delicious variety to your party! You’ll also find some great popcorn variations!

Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (2)

We have been eating a lot of popcorn around hereso I thought I would share some ideas for homemade popcorn seasonings fromvolume 1 of our Dining On A Dime Cookbook.
-Tawra

If you prefer, instead of the seasoningsyou can make popcorn for any party or holiday and add M&M’s or other candies and nuts to it. Then pour melted white chocolate on it all and toss.

Easy Popcorn Seasonings

Pour 1/4 cup melted butter over popcorn and sprinkle with any of the following:

salt
onion powder
Parmesan cheese
chili powder
garlic powder
cheddar cheese, finely grated

Barbecued Popcorn Recipe

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2 tsp. dried parsley
1/2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. hickory smoke salt

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Mix ingredients well.
Pour over popcorn.

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Homemade Kettle Corn Recipe

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Here’s an easy sweet Kettle Corn recipe that is one of our kids’ favorite snacks! Don’t pay too much for Kettle Corn at the store – It’s easy to make at home for pennies!

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Vegetable oil
3 Tbsp. white sugar

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Heat oil in a medium pan until hot.
Add popcorn.
Sprinkle all of the sugar over it.
Cover and shake continuously until popped.

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Kimber
May 6, 2010 at 3:08 pm

where do you find hickory salt, i can’t seem to find it in my area. maybe i am not looking in the right place,? would appreciate any help,thanks!
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- Dominique
  June 18, 2017 at 3:28 pm
  
  Hi Kimber, hickory salt is super easy to make. All you need is about 1 cup of salt (I would avoid table salt and go for Kosher or Sea Salt) for about 2 tablespoons of liquid hickory smoke. Blend together (It should take the texture of brown sugar)and and bake on a cookie sheet in a thin layer at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes (mix around at mid-time). Alternatively you could spread on the sheet and let it air dry for about 48 hrs. Once completed seal in an airtight jar (glass mason is best). Store away for sunlight and voila! They will keep for almost forever :) Way cheaper, and always available!
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  - Jill
    June 19, 2017 at 12:32 pm
    
    This is a great recipe for hickory smoke. Thanks. I would personally use table salt though because it is much better for you with the iodine in it and all. Many don’t realize yet that salts like Sea Salt are not as good for you and that is maybe part of the reason there has been such a rise in thyroid problems and other things. There is a reason the started putting iodine in salt and it was for health reasons and many don’t know that there was also an big increase in IQ in people after they started putting it in there. These are the little things that the people selling the very expensive salts like sea salt don’t want people to know. Also they say there are more minerals in sea salt but there is such a small trace more that you really can’t even calculate them or count them because there is such a small amount more. But because there is a trace they can use it for marketing and selling.
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tawra
May 6, 2010 at 9:16 pm

You might try bigger grocery stores or specialty kitchen stores. Tawra
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jill
May 7, 2010 at 8:54 am

Kimber you might try looking the bar b que section of your store this time of year and we have a place which sells nothing but spices at reasonable prices so some place like that carry it too.
Jill
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- grandma
  September 27, 2012 at 10:02 am
  
  you could also try hunting and fishing supply stores. They sell ways of cooking shore lunches and all sorts of spices to go with what the hunters and fishers catch.
  I get a lot of my spices in stores like these.
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Maggie
March 30, 2012 at 10:47 am

Does anyone have a recipe for making candied pecans? I was at a friend’s house and she had these wonderful pecans with a sugary glaze on them. She also had some with a spicy sugary taste, too, but I especially liked the candied ones. She kept saying she would give me her recipe but somehow we never got around to it. I’d really like to make these for the holidays since I have some pecans in the freezer for something “good!”
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- Jill
  March 30, 2012 at 11:00 am
  
  Sure do Maggie. It is in a good cookbook I have heard of called Dining on a Dime : ) : ) We have a few in there but here are a couple
  Sugared Nuts
  You can use all pecans if you want. I like mine just sugared so I leave out the cinnamon but if you want spicy put in the cinnamon.
  3 cups walnut halves
  1 1/2 cup pecan halves
  2 cups of sugar
  1 cup of water
  1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  Mix ingredients in a heavy skillet. Cook until water disappears and nuts have a sugary appearance. Remove from heat and pour nuts onto a baking sheet. Separate quickly with 2 forks. Makes 5 cups
  Honey Roasted Nuts
  3 cups nuts
  2 Tbsp. margarine
  1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  1/2 cup honey
  1/2 tsp. orange peel, grated
  salt
  Microwave all ingredients in a bowl 4-7 minutes at high power, stirring halfway through cooking time. Spread nuts on foil to cool. Lightly salt.
  We also have Glazed Nuts, Roasted Chestnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds etc.
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Bea
April 5, 2012 at 12:46 pm

Last night I was hungry for popcorn, so I made some, and with the leftovers made popcorn balls using the recipe from the cookbook. YUMMY!
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Cathy
October 1, 2012 at 11:54 am

I found a recipe to make my own Hickory Smoke Salt. Very easy and I can’t wait to make the popcorn salt.
http://www.food.com/recipe/hickory-smoke-salt-288895
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Nancy
September 23, 2014 at 6:05 pm

I’m going to try some of these. What I’ve been using is: spray with olive oil, then add garlic powder, dill weed, & a little salt. Then I add raisins & nuts or raw sunflower seeds. Sometimes I also use onion powder & lemon pepper.
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Teresa
September 24, 2014 at 6:18 am

I love Powdered Buttermilk on fresh, air popped, pop corn.
Taste like White Cheddar.
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Heather
September 9, 2016 at 9:11 am

Recently begang watching and subscribing to Living on a Dime. Love it! Ordered the cookbook. As a homeschool family of 6 on a single income, I am always seeking ways to cut expenses, particularly in the area of food. We are debt free and paid cash for our house. So rewarding to live on a budget!
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Irene H
November 19, 2023 at 5:24 pm

I’ve tried making the kettle corn several times. First time was fine , the rest not.
It kept burning, so turned heat down . Then not all popcorn popped.
I have grates on my stove – notice shaking pan made grates scratched and the bottom of pan also.
So how do yiu shake the pan and keep it from burning????
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- Jill
  November 20, 2023 at 10:10 am
  
  You lift the pan slightly off the burner, shake then set it back down. I do fine I have best luck with kettle corn and it is much easier when I use my popcorn popper that has the a lid with a stir handle on it. I find these popcorn pans at the thrift store all the time for a couple of dollars and like new.
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  - Irene ( country cookie)
    November 26, 2023 at 12:58 pm
    
    Jill
    Thanks for tips . You and your family are such a blessing. I listen often while doing chores.
    I posted a prayer request live for my sweet hubby who is on dialysis. Not sure if you got it. He has another operation Dec 11.
    I was deserted by my husband of 41 years. Listening to you folks has really helped. The Lord has blessed me with an2nd marriage to a very dear friend. He was married to a good friend of mine. After she passed we helped each other, now married 4 years and very thankful.
    Irene ( known as country cookie 😀)
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    - Jill
      November 27, 2023 at 10:52 am
      
      Yes Irene we will be praying for your husband and you too. It is so hard on the family too to have a loved one who is ill. Thank you for taking the time to write a comment and thanking us because I know you must have your hands full. I love to hear stories like yours too and to see how God blesses others. Will be praying and be sure to mention again on the live stream because we have so many great prayer warriors on there who really do care and pray for the requests people make even if they can’t comment.
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