Description
Alton Brown’s microwave popcorn elevates movie night with genius home-cooking simplicity. Brown’s clever method creates perfect crispy kernels without commercial bags, letting home cooks craft delicious snacks with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) good quality popcorn
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) popcorn salt
Garnish:
- 1 sprinkle jalapeno seasoning mix
Instructions
- Gather a clean paper lunch bag and measure popcorn kernels, ensuring they fill approximately one-third of the bag’s volume. Drizzle olive oil evenly across the kernels to promote consistent popping and enhance flavor.
- Sprinkle salt and jalapeño seasoning mix directly onto the kernels, gently shaking the bag to distribute seasonings uniformly and coat each kernel completely.
- Fold the bag’s top edge twice, creating a tight seal that prevents steam from escaping and allows kernels to heat evenly during microwaving.
- Position the sealed bag upright in the microwave, setting the power to high. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, carefully monitoring the popping sounds to avoid burning.
- Once popping intervals slow to approximately 5 seconds between pops, immediately remove the bag from the microwave to prevent scorching.
- Allow the bag to rest for 30 seconds, then cautiously open the top, being mindful of potential steam release. Gently shake the bag to distribute any remaining seasonings.
- Transfer the freshly popped kernels to a serving bowl, ensuring a light and crispy texture with balanced seasoning throughout.
Notes
- Grab a handful of fresh kernels from your pantry for the ultimate homemade popcorn experience.
- Budget-conscious snackers will love this wallet-friendly method that transforms basic ingredients into a gourmet treat.
- Customize your popcorn with endless seasoning possibilities, from classic salt and butter to adventurous spice blends.
- Microwave magic happens in just a few minutes, creating a crispy, delicious snack with minimal effort.
- Health-conscious foodies can control oil and salt levels, making this a smarter alternative to pre-packaged options.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg