Homemade Microwave Popcorn

Craving a quick and healthy snack? This homemade microwave popcorn recipe is here to revolutionize your snacking game! With just three simple ingredients—popcorn kernels, an optional touch of vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt—you can whip up a fresh, crunchy batch of popcorn in under five minutes. No special equipment required; all you need is a basic brown paper bag and a microwave! This customizable recipe lets you skip the preservatives and additives of store-bought popcorn, giving you total control over flavor and seasoning. Perfect for movie nights, after-school snacks, or guilt-free munching, this easy microwave popcorn guarantees a deliciously satisfying treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:2 mins

Cook Time:3 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup Popcorn kernels
• 0.5 teaspoon Vegetable oil (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Place 0.25 cup of popcorn kernels in a standard brown paper lunch bag.

Step 2

If using oil, drizzle 0.5 teaspoon of vegetable oil over the popcorn kernels to help the salt stick, then mix gently to coat the kernels evenly.

Step 3

Fold the top of the paper bag over twice to seal it. Make sure it's tight so the kernels don’t spill during popping.

Step 4

Place the folded paper bag upright in the microwave (seam side up) and set the microwave to high power for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Listen closely to the popping sounds. When the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops, stop the microwave to prevent burning.

Step 6

Carefully remove the paper bag from the microwave (it will be hot) and open it slowly to release the steam safely.

Step 7

Sprinkle 0.25 teaspoon of salt, or adjust to taste, over the popcorn. Shake the bag gently to distribute the salt evenly.

Step 8

Pour the popcorn into a bowl and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious homemade microwave popcorn!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	28.8 grams (28.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	113

Total Fat 3.40g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.50g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 592mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 18.50g	7%
Dietary Fiber 3.80g	14%
Total Sugars 0.20g
Protein 3.00g	6%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3mg	0%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 82mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.2%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 63.5%