Let’s make some homemade microwave popcorn! This recipe is incredibly quick and easy, with just a few ingredients (though really, you only need one!). Plus, it’s much healthier than store-bought packets.
Warm, fresh popcorn is one of my favorite “go-to” healthy snacks. It’s light, low-calorie, and satisfies those crunchy, salty cravings. You can whip it up in a pot on the stove, but it’s even easier (like ridiculously easy) in the microwave.
The best part of homemade microwave popcorn is knowing you don’t have any funky additives, as you would with store-bought microwave popcorn. It’s just natural, freshly popped kernels. And with a pinch of salt and drizzle of butter, I guarantee this will be the only way you make popcorn in the future!
Technically, you only need corn kernels to make popcorn. But with a little oil, salt, and butter, it makes it taste 10x better.
Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
Most recipes call for using a paper bag to make microwave popcorn. But I’ve tested two other ways that create perfectly popped results every time. For all of these methods, I mix the kernels with just a tiny amount of oil first. Here are your options:
Add the popcorn kernels to a paper bag and fold over the the top twice. Microwave for about 2 to 4 minutes, stopping when you hear a few seconds between pops. Then, remove the bag from the oven.
Add the popcorn kernels to a large upright Stasher Bag and close the bag. Microwave for about 2 to 4 minutes, stopping when you hear a few seconds between pops. Then, remove the bag from the oven.
Add the popcorn kernels to a medium to large glass bowl (make sure it’s tempered glass) and place a ceramic dinner plate on top of the bowl to act as a lid. Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes, then stop when you hear a few seconds between pops.
Carefully remove the bowl from the oven (it will be hot), remove the plate, and let the bowl cool to the touch before diving in.
No, you don’t. You can make microwave popcorn without any additional oil. But I’ll be honest, I think it tastes better and pops better with just a smidge of oil. I typically use 1/2 teaspoon of oil per 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels.
Butter and salt is my go-to seasoning, but the world is your oyster when it comes to flavoring up a bowl of popcorn!
Microwave popcorn is undoubtedly best when it’s fresh. But if you happened to pop a bit too much, you can store it an air-tight container or sealable bag. It will keep for 1-2 weeks. But here’s a few extra tips to make sure your popcorn stays fresh.
Got a craving for the munchies? Here are a few more nibbles that will satisfy your hunger.
If you make this microwave popcorn, let me know how it turned out! I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below.
Prep:
1
minute
min
Cook:
4
minutes
mins
Total:
5
minutes
mins
Servings:
8
servings
Print Pin Review SaveSavedHomemade microwave popcorn is a healthy snack that's quick and easy. You can make it in a paper bag, Stasher Bag or glass bowl!
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½
cup
popcorn kernels
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½
teaspoon
olive oil or avocado oil
,while oil isn't required, I do recommend it
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Optional: salt and butter
In a small bowl, mix the popcorn kernels with the oil, so that they all have a light coating of oil.
If microwaving the popcorn in a paper bag: add the popcorn kernels to a paper bag and fold over the the top twice. Microwave for 2 to 4 minutes (depending on the wattage of your microwave), stopping when you hear a few seconds between pops. Remove the bag from the oven (it will be hot), and pour the popcorn into a bowl.
If microwaving the popcorn in a Stasher bag: add the popcorn kernels to a large upright Stasher Bag and close the bag. Microwave for 2 to 4 minutes (depending on the wattage of your microwave), stopping when you hear a few seconds between pops. Remove the bag from the oven (it will be hot), and pour the popcorn into a bowl.
If microwaving the popcorn in a glass bowl: add the popcorn kernels to a medium to large glass bowl and place a ceramic dinner plate on top of the bowl to act as a lid. Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes (depending on the wattage of your microwave), stopping when you hear a few seconds between pops. Remove the bowl from the oven (it will be very hot), remove the plate, and let the bowl cool to the touch before enjoying.
Optional: you can sprinkle kosher salt and drizzle butter on top of the popcorn before serving.
Calories:
41
kcal
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Carbohydrates:
8
g
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Protein:
1
g
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Fat:
1
g
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Saturated Fat:
1
g
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Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
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Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
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Sodium:
1
mg
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Potassium:
28
mg
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Fiber:
1
g
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Sugar:
1
g
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Calcium:
1
mg
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Iron:
1
mg
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