Spicy Popcorn Seasoning

Elevate your snack game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Popcorn Seasoning—a quick and easy way to add a zesty kick to your bowl of popcorn in just 5 minutes! This DIY seasoning blend combines smoky paprika, fiery cayenne, and robust chili powder, balanced perfectly with savory garlic and onion powders and a touch of sugar for a hint of sweetness. Conveniently stored in a spice jar, this versatile mix is perfect for movie nights, game-day gatherings, or whenever you crave a spicy snack. Simply sprinkle over freshly popped popcorn while it’s still warm, toss, and enjoy a tantalizing explosion of flavor. Ideal for spice lovers, this seasoning turns ordinary popcorn into a gourmet treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon granulated sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, salt, and granulated sugar.

Step 2

Mix the spices thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavors.

Step 3

Store the seasoning mix in an airtight container or spice jar if not using immediately.

Step 4

To use, sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix over a freshly popped batch of popcorn (approximately 8 cups) while it is still warm.

Step 5

Toss the popcorn well to evenly coat with the seasoning. Adjust the amount of seasoning based on your spice preference.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(14.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	37.6

Total Fat 0.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1230.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	0%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 1.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 19.0mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 131.2mg	0%

*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: 15.0%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 75.4%