Popcorn Seasoning & Flavor Topping Ideas | Ain't Too Proud To Meg (2024)

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Popcorn Seasoning & Flavor Topping Ideas | Ain't Too Proud To Meg? ›

Combine melted butter, paprika, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; pour over popcorn and stir until it is somewhat evenly coated.

Combine melted butter, paprika, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; pour over popcorn and stir until it is somewhat evenly coated.

Nutritional yeast, MSG, miso, Parmesan cheese, dulse granules, mushroom powder, fish sauce, and shrimp paste are all savory powerhouses that will make any bowl of microwave popcorn sing.

In general, popcorn seasoning isn't all that expensive, but it's still nice to get a good value from your purchase. Price can depend a lot on the amount of seasoning in the bottle, the rarity or quality of ingredients, brand reputation, and even the type of flavor.

We also love adding spice to the mix, like cayenne pepper, smoked paprika or ancho chile powder. Don't be afraid to turn your popcorn into a sweet treat, either. Try adding powdered sugar or brown sugar to your popcorn along with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg or cloves.

Coconut oil is the very best oil to use for popping popcorn. You're looking for virgin (AKA: unrefined) coconut oil. It's what makes popcorn taste like the stuff from the movies. Refined coconut oil will work from a method perspective, but it won't give quite the same movie theater taste.

2045 Flavacol popcorn salt. Here's a quick explanation of how I used it at the theater: I would put the kernels into the kettle, dump a scoop of flavacol seasoning into the vat, press the button that dispensed the oil, and closed the lid.

Add some cinnamon for a warm and cosy flavour, or try nutritional yeast for a totally cheesy taste. Get creative and experiment with different ingredients to find your perfect popcorn snack!

Use a good quality butter on the popcorn but don't oversalt it like they do at the theatre. The secret is to pop it in coconut oil and add Flavacol.

Why does movie popcorn taste better than microwave popcorn? ›

Most commonly, it is all in the way that the kernels are prepared and popped that helps the finished product to taste the way it does in the theater. Some place their kernels in coconut and canola oil before popping them, which gives them a unique taste and helps make them sweet.

Buttered Popcorn

This timeless flavour has been a go-to for popcorn lovers for decades. The rich, buttery goodness adds a creamy texture to the popcorn, making it an irresistible treat.

Flavacol Popcorn Seasoning and Buttery Flavor Popcorn Topping Combo.

Season popcorn before or after it pops

Seasoning after popping provides greater control over the intensity and distribution of flavors.

If you use oil for popping your popcorn, the seasoning will stick to it easily. However, to get flavor and stick to air-popped popcorn without fat, you can mist your popped popcorn with a bit of water or some other liquid. Sprinkle your popcorn as you move it to the bowl with a little liquid spray bottle.

Resist the urge to toss out that bag of stale popcorn. If you're looking to breathe new life into the snack, spread it on a baking sheet and heat in the oven at 250°F for about five minutes. It should be as good as new!

So, what exactly is Flavacol? Basically, it's a super-fine salt that sticks easily to popcorn, with artificial flavoring, Yellow #5, and Yellow #6 added to give it that buttery color and flavor, all without actually being butter.

Here are some ideas:Add your favorite seasonings, such as salt, garlic powder, chili powder, or cumin. Sprinkle on some nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. Melt some butter or coconut oil and drizzle it over the popcorn. Mix in some dried herbs, like rosemary or thyme.

What is the healthiest thing to put on popcorn? ›

Two popular choices are canola and vegetable oil (both with a smoke point of 400 degrees Fahrenheit), thanks to their generally neutral flavor. Refined peanut oil (with a smoke point of 450 degrees Fahrenheit) is also recommended, especially if you like to infuse your popcorn with some of its nuttiness.