Homemade Stovetop Popcorn
This easy homemade stovetop popcorn is a quick, delicious, and healthy snack. With just a bit of oil and popcorn kernels, you can enjoy fluffy, fresh popcorn in minutes. Customize it with your favorite seasonings like salt, butter, or spices for an extra kick. It’s a budget-friendly and natural alternative to pre-packaged microwave popcorn.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2-3 tbsp coconut oil or oil of choice
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- ½ teaspoon salt
- optional toppings see list for ideas
Instructions
- Heat oil in pan on medium heat.
- Add popcorn and salt and stir around to coat all kernels.
- Cover pan with lid, leaving some space for steam to escape (otherwise, you’ll have soggy popcorn).
- Within a few minutes, you’ll start to hear the kernels pop. Give the pan a gentle shake back and forth a couple times to move kernels around (so they don’t burn).
- Once popping comes to a stop (several seconds between pops), immediately remove pan from heat.
- Remove lid, pour popcorn into a bowl, and season to taste! My go-to is melted ghee and sea salt, but check the recipe notes for more ideas!
Notes
Ideas for Popcorn Seasonings
Start with a bowl of freshly popped popcorn, drizzled with some melted ghee/butter or olive oil (or both!) and try some of the ideas below:- Parmesan cheese
- Herbs like dill, basil, parsley, etc.
- Hot sauce (mixed with the butter first)
- Garlic sautéed in butter
- Salt and vinegar
- Lemon pepper
- Chili powder
- Cumin powder
- Paprika
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