Make your own healthier microwave popcorn with just popcorn kernels and a paper bag! This allows you to control the ingredients and avoid potentially harmful chemicals in prepackaged microwave popcorn.
Microwave Popcorn
Serves | 1-2 |
Prep time | 1 minute |
Cook time | 3 minutes |
Total time | 4 minutes |
Dietary | Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
Meal type | Appetizer, Snack |
Misc | Child Friendly |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
Directions
Step 1 | |
Pour about 1/4 cup popcorn kernels into a lunch-bag sized paper bag. It doesn't have to be exact. Fold the bag over 2-3 times to loosely close it. | |
Step 2 | |
Microwave the bag on high for 3 minutes. Be careful to watch the microwave - don't get distracted and walk away. The chances are slim but since you are heating paper, there is a chance it could burn or catch on fire. Once popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops, turn the microwave off. Allow to finish popping, then remove from microwave. | |
Step 3 | |
Top with optional toppings - a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and some seasoning salt is divine! You can also use other oils and other seasonings such as chili lime seasoning, or a mixture of nutritional yeast, salt, and garlic powder. |