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!

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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

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Barbecued Popcorn Recipe

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  • Author: Tawra Kellam

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients well.
  2. Pour over popcorn.

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Spiced Popcorn Recipe

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  • Author: Tawra Kellam

1 tsp. paprika
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 tsp. ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together.
  2. 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!

  • Author: Tawra Kellam

Ingredients

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1/2 cup popcorn
Vegetable oil
3 Tbsp. white sugar

Instructions

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

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  1. Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (9)Kimber

    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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    • Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (10)Dominique

      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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      • Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (11)Jill

        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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  2. Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (12)tawra

    You might try bigger grocery stores or specialty kitchen stores. Tawra

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  3. Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (13)jill

    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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    • Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (14)grandma

      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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  4. Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (15)Maggie

    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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    • Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (16)Jill

      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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  5. Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (17)Bea

    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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  6. Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (18)Cathy

    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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  7. Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (19)Nancy

    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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  8. Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (20)Teresa

    I love Powdered Buttermilk on fresh, air popped, pop corn.
    Taste like White Cheddar.

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  9. Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (21)Heather

    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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  10. Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (22)Irene H

    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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    • Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (23)Jill

      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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      • Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (24)Irene ( country cookie)

        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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        • Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (25)Jill

          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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Homemade Popcorn Seasonings And Popcorn Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What are 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.

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.

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 can I enhance my popcorn flavor? ›

You can use seasoning mixes or create your own by combining different spices. Some ideas for flavors include Classic Butter: Melted butter and a pinch of salt. Cheese Lovers: Sprinkle powdered cheddar cheese or nutritional yeast on the popcorn. Sweet & Salty: Mix caramel sauce with a dash of sea salt.

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.

When should you season popcorn? ›

Once popping, shake the pot for a few seconds every 20-30 seconds. This keeps the popcorn from burning. When there are 3-4 seconds between kernels popping, turn off the heat and remove the pot from the burner. Immediately season the popcorn with salt and seasonings to taste.

What do you spray on popcorn to make seasoning stick? ›

If you're seasoning microwave popcorn give it a light spritz of olive oil cooking spray before tossing in the seasoning.

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.

How to make popcorn at home taste like movie popcorn? ›

The secret is to pop it in coconut oil and add Flavacol. Flavacol is a flavored salt that theaters use when popping the popcorn. You can buy Flavacol on Amazon.

What is the 3 second rule for popcorn? ›

**A good rule of thumb is to wait until there are at least 3 seconds between pops, so as not to burn the popcorn. I also like to give the pan a shake ever 15 seconds or so, in order to let the kernels fall to the bottom and the popped popcorn rise to the top, which also helps prevent burning.

What are old maids in popcorn? ›

There are a few possible explanations why unpopped popcorn kernels are referred to as “old maids.” It might be because unpopped kernels don't contain enough moisture to create a burst. Also, as the unpopped kernel fails to pop, the parallel is made with an old maid who remains unmarried beyond the usual age.

What causes old maids in popcorn? ›

Known in the popcorn industry as "old maids," these kernels fail to pop because they do not have enough moisture to create enough steam for an explosion.

Which flavor is best for popcorn? ›

Classic Butter - Classic buttered popcorn is the most popular flavor and a fan favorite. It's perfect for movie nights and a snack to enjoy anytime. Kettle Corn - Kettle corn is a delicious mix of sweet and salty flavors.

How do you make homemade popcorn fluffier? ›

A good lid is important when making popcorn, but there's a bit of a strategy here. For the best results, and lowest number of un-popped kernels leave the lid open just a hairline amount. It allows any steam or moisture to get out as well, resulting in fluffy kernels.

How do you make popcorn more buttery? ›

Microwave the butter until it melts; about 30 seconds if whipped and 1 minute if cold. Place the popcorn you just popped into a bowl. Take out butter and pour over the microwave popcorn. Toss the popcorn to allow the butter to coat it evenly.

What tastes good on top of popcorn? ›

Go check them out:
  1. Chili Powder. The first popcorn topping on our list is chili powder, and it's something you likely already have at home. ...
  2. Everything Bagel Seasoning. ...
  3. Kettle Corn Seasoning. ...
  4. Crushed Pretzels & Chocolate. ...
  5. Cayenne Pepper & Cumin. ...
  6. Black Pepper & Sea Salt. ...
  7. Chili Lime. ...
  8. Olive Oil & Parmesan.
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What can I put on popcorn besides butter? ›

Pour coconut oil over your popcorn as a topping substitute for butter. Or, you can use coconut oil for popping the popcorn if you like crispy popcorn kernels.

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