Description
Alton Brown’s microwave popcorn method revolutionizes homemade snacking with a simple brown paper bag technique. Paper bags, kernels, and minimal oil create crisp, flavorful popcorn without commercial packaging or unnecessary additives. You can enjoy fresh, perfectly seasoned popcorn in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (60 ml) popcorn (good quality)
- 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) kosher salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) popcorn salt
- 1 sprinkle jalapeno seasoning mix
Instructions
- Preparation: Nestle popcorn kernels into a clean paper lunch bag, filling roughly one-third of the space. Drizzle olive oil across kernels to ensure even popping and rich flavor infusion.
- Seasoning: Dust salt and jalapeño seasoning mix over kernels, gently shaking to create a uniform coating that promises zesty, well-distributed taste.
- Sealing: Crimp the bag’s top edge twice, creating an airtight seal that traps steam and facilitates consistent kernel heating during microwaving.
- Microwaving: Position the sealed bag upright in the microwave. Set to high power and cook for 2-3 minutes, listening attentively to popping cadence to prevent burning.
- Finishing: Remove bag immediately when popping slows to 5-second intervals. Let rest briefly, then cautiously open, releasing steam and shaking to distribute final seasonings.
- Serving: Transfer popped kernels to a serving bowl, ensuring a light, crispy texture with balanced, tantalizing flavor profile.
Notes
- Kernel Precision: Fill only one-third of the bag with kernels to prevent overcrowding and ensure optimal popping performance.
- Oil Distribution: Drizzle olive oil evenly to enhance flavor and promote consistent kernel heating.
- Timing Mastery: Listen for 5-second intervals between pops to avoid burning and achieve perfect popcorn texture.
- Steam Safety: Fold bag edges tightly and open carefully to prevent potential steam burns when removing from microwave.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 290 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