Making popcorn yourself is super easy and ensures your popcorn is healthier than the store-bought versions. Homemade stovetop popcorn only takes about 10 minutes to make and is much lower in fat and calories, while still being high in fibre.
This recipe yields about 4 cups of popcorn, which is 2 servings‘ worth. It’s easy to adjust to make as many servings as you want. As a rule, about 1/8 cup of kernels will yield 2 cups popcorn, which is one serving.
It is also up to you if you want to customize this recipe with seasoning. Personally, I add a tablespoon of melted butter to my popcorn along with the salt and pepper. For a smokey and spicy option, add smoked paprika and cayenne, or for a sweet snack, add a mixture of butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
Servings: 2 | Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 tablespoon oil (you can use any you like – canola oil, olive oil, coconut oil, etc.)
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt, or more to taste*
- Ground black pepper to taste
* Note on salt: be gentle when adding the salt since it adds up quickly. There have been many times when I accidentally over-salted my popcorn. When adding salt and other spices you need to toss it thoroughly.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a small-to-medium sized pot over medium heat.
- Add the popcorn kernels and cover the pot with a lid.
- Give the pot a shake every minute or so. It might take a few minutes for the kernels to start popping. Once they do, shake the pot continuously until you stop hearing pops.
- Add salt, pepper, and any other optional seasonings, and toss well to combine.
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