Homemade Microwave Popcorn {So Easy!}

DIY Popcorn In Microwave

Sure it’s easy enough to pop homemade popcorn on the stove, but my favorite part of this DIY microwave popcorn “recipe” is that it’s so easy even my five-year-old can do it (with a little supervision, of course)!

Let’s face it, as tasty as microwave popcorn can be, it’s downright expensive and laden with sodium. That fragrant steam that escapes when you open a freshly popped bag? It contains nearly four dozen chemicals, some of which have been proven toxic. Do it yourself using these simple steps for a healthy snack that’s high in fiber and low in calories — then season it any way you want.

I chose to purchase Black Jewell popcorn kernels because they pop with very few hulls and are packed with antioxidants. However, you can use any type of popcorn kernel that you prefer. You’ll also need a lunch-size brown paper bag, a small piece of tape, and of course, a microwave.

How To Make Popcorn In Microwave

Simply place about 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels in a lunch-size brown paper bag. Fold it over once and secure with a small piece of tape, and microwave until the popping slows to about once per second, about 2-3 minutes.

Carefully open the bag and season to taste with butter and/or salt. For the very BEST popcorn butter, I recommend checking out how to clarify butter!

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Homemade Microwave Popcorn

Yield: 1 bag

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
• 1 lunch-size brown paper bag
• 1 small piece scotch tape

Instructions

1. Pour 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels into a lunch-size brown paper bag. Fold the bag over once and secure with a small piece of scotch tape.
2. Place the bag in the microwave with taped side up and microwave for approximately 2-3 minutes until the popping slows to about once per second.
3. Remove bag and open carefully. Season to taste.

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Incidentally, should you happen to burn a bag while figuring out the timing for your microwave, here’s a simple trick for removing that burnt popcorn smell.