Homemade Chili Seasoning Popcorn

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Popcorn as good as the theater's, with a kick! The seasoning is salty, spicy, and a little smoky. All you need is a large pot or metal bowl; I use a large 2-gallon metal bowl. Omit the chili powders if you don't like it spicy.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

  • ½ cup white popcorn kernels

  • ½ teaspoon popcorn salt, divided

  • teaspoon garlic powder

  • teaspoon onion powder

  • teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper

  • teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper

Directions

  1. Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; add 1 popcorn kernel to hot oil. The oil is ready when kernel pops.

  2. Pour popcorn kernels into hot oil; season with 1/2 of the popcorn salt. Stir to coat. Cover the pot with a sheet of aluminum foil. Poke about 10 holes into the aluminum foil using a knife. Cook popcorn until all kernels are popped, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the pot from heat.

  3. Sprinkle popcorn with remaining popcorn salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle chile pepper, and ancho chile pepper. Toss to evenly coat.

Tips

I like using a stainless metal bowl, so I don't have to transfer the popcorn when it's done; you just have to let the bowl cool slightly. If you make the popcorn several times, it will likely start to make the bowl a little blackened/seasoned on the bottom, so I use it exclusively for popcorn.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

155 Calories
8g Fat
19g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 155
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 292mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 76mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.