Pop Up Cajun Popcorn
Spice up your snack game with this irresistible Pop Up Cajun Popcorn, a bold and flavorful twist on the classic movie night favorite! This quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes from start to finish and combines perfectly popped kernels with a buttery blend of Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of optional cayenne for extra heat. Each bite delivers a smoky, savory crunch with a touch of spice, making it the perfect treat for entertaining guests or satisfying your own cravings. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this easy Cajun popcorn recipe serves as the ultimate snack for spice lovers. Serve it warm, and get ready to devour every last kernel!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Optional: Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Optional: Chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a lid, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 2-3 popcorn kernels to the oil and cover the pot.
Step 2
Wait for the test kernels to pop. Once they pop, remove them and add the remaining popcorn kernels to the pot.
Step 3
Cover the pot and shake it gently to ensure the kernels are evenly coated in oil. Let the kernels pop, shaking the pot occasionally to prevent burning, until the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops.
Step 4
Remove the pot from heat and transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
Step 5
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to combine.
Step 6
Drizzle the seasoned butter evenly over the popcorn, tossing the popcorn gently to ensure even coating.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for added freshness, if desired.
Step 8
Serve warm and enjoy your spicy, flavorful Pop Up Cajun Popcorn!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (133.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 739.4 |
| Total Fat 64.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g | |
| Cholesterol 93mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1926.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.7g | |
| Protein 6.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 29.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 256.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories