Sweet Chili Popcorn Seasoning

Transform your movie night or snack game with this Sweet Chili Popcorn Seasoning—an irresistible blend of sweet, spicy, and zesty flavors! Featuring a harmonious mix of granulated sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne for heat, this recipe takes your plain popped popcorn to bold new heights. The addition of lime zest adds a bright citrusy twist, while melted butter ensures every bite is perfectly coated. With just 5 minutes of prep time, this customizable popcorn recipe is an effortless way to satisfy your snack cravings. Perfect for parties, game nights, or cozy evenings, Sweet Chili Popcorn is the ultimate combination of crunchy, savory, and spicy-sweet goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Chili powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
0.5 teaspoon Lime zest
2 tablespoons Melted butter
8 cups Popped popcorn

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and lime zest.

Step 2

Mix the seasoning blend thoroughly to ensure all the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, drizzle the melted butter over the popped popcorn, tossing gently to coat the popcorn evenly.

Step 4

Sprinkle the Sweet Chili Popcorn Seasoning over the buttered popcorn a little at a time, tossing the popcorn after each addition to evenly coat it with the seasoning.

Step 5

Once all the popcorn is coated with the seasoning, taste and adjust the seasoning if desired by adding more salt, chili powder, or sugar.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy your Sweet Chili Popcorn as a zesty and flavorful snack!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(129.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	570.9

Total Fat 34.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 62.9mg	0%
Sodium 1235.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 7.8g	0%

Vitamin D 15.8IU	0%
Calcium 26.0mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 264.6mg	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: 48.4%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 46.6%