Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Popcorn Recipes Microwave Popcorn 4.6 (485) 420 Reviews 40 Photos Believe it or not, you can make your own delicious, low-fat microwave popcorn using standard popping corn and a brown paper lunch bag. It works perfectly. Submitted by ACONTORER Updated on February 24, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 40 40 40 40 Prep Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 3 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Skip the store-bought stuff and make this incredibly simple microwave popcorn from-scratch. Microwave Popcorn Ingredients You can make this microwave popcorn with just three, easy-to-find ingredients. Of course, you can adjust the recipe to suit your flavor preferences and what you have on hand. Here's what you'll need: Unpopped PopcornThis is different from the individual bags of microwavable popcorn kernels you may have sitting in the back of your pantry. Since you'll be adding your own oil and salt, opt for plain popping corn (this can usually be found in jars or canisters in the popcorn aisle). OilUnlike other homemade popcorn recipes, this recipe calls for vegetable oil instead of butter. This makes it a slightly lighter option. SaltThis microwave popcorn is simply seasoned with salt. Of course, you can add other spices and seasonings to suit your taste. How to Make Popcorn In the Microwave You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this microwave popcorn recipe: Mix the unpopped popcorn and oil in a small bowl, then transfer to a brown paper bag and sprinkle with salt. Fold the top of the bag to seal in the ingredients. Microwave to popcorn, carefully open the bag to avoid the steam, and pour into a serving bowl. How Long to Microwave Popcorn If you microwave it on full power, the popcorn should be fully popped within about 2 ½ to 3 minutes. You'll know the popcorn is finished cooking when there's about a two-second gap between pops. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "I'll definitely make it again," says Sadie Spence. "Simple and super healthy, depending on what you put on it. So much faster than the stovetop and it tastes the same!" "I am so impressed," raves Sheila. "I have never heard of just using a paper bag like this, but it really works. I made my version of kettle corn using 1/4 cup kernels, 1 teaspoon oil, 1 tablespoon sugar, and a few shakes for salt." "My husband and I are making this almost everyday," according to aprall. "We're calorie counting and this is a great, easy snack fix which you can doctor up based on whatever taste you're craving." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings ½ cup unpopped popcorn 1 teaspoon vegetable oil ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix together unpopped popcorn and oil in a cup or small bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour the coated corn into a brown paper lunch sack, and sprinkle in the salt. Fold the top of the bag over twice to seal in the ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook in the microwave at full power for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until you hear pauses of about 2 seconds between pops. Carefully open the bag to avoid steam, and pour into a serving bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Note A few kernels will remain unpopped. Longer cooking may pop the rest, but will burn some of the already-popped kernels, so it is not recommended. I Made It Print 562 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 137 Calories 3g Fat 25g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 3 Calories 137 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Sodium 389mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 0g Protein 4g 8% Calcium 4mg 0% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 97mg 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.