Jalapeno Popcorn
Buttery, salty, and spicy Jalapeno Popcorn is a crispy snack with a kick that you can easily make at home, in about 10 minutes on the stove!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable/canola oil
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 jalapeño finely diced
- 1 ½ tsp mild chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot with a lid on a medium setting. Add the popcorn kernels and cover.
- Once the kernels begin to pop, shake the pot back and forth until the popping subsides. This should take just a few minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Pour over the melted butter and sprinkle over the chili powder, jalapeño and some salt to taste. Mix well to coat the popcorn.
Notes
- Wear gloves when cutting jalapeno peppers, and be sure not to touch your eyes while you're doing it!
- This popcorn is best when you use freshly popped popcorn, but you can also make it with microwave popcorn if you like. Simply drizzle the popped corn with a small amount of butter, then toss with the chili powder and diced peppers.
- You can also pop your popcorn in an air popper, a microwave popper, or however you prefer to do it! The real magic is in the seasonings we're adding.
- Instead of butter, use extra virgin olive oil or popcorn oil.
- Eat this popcorn right away after making it. It won't store well.
- As you eat jalapeno popcorn, the pieces of peppers will fall to the bottom of the bowl. Be sure to reach all the way down to grab a handful!