Best 7 Movie Theater Popcorn Seriously Recipes
Have you ever wondered how to make movie theater popcorn at home? It’s possible to recreate that delicious, buttery, slightly salty snack right in your own kitchen. Before you start, there are a few things you should know. First, you’ll need a popcorn maker. Air poppers are convenient and easy to use, but a hot air popper will give you results that are more similar to what you get at the movie theater. Whichever type you choose, be sure to look for one with a removable lid so you can easily add toppings. Second, you’ll need popcorn kernels. It’s best to use hulled, unpopped kernels. Third, you’ll need some oil. Most movie theaters use coconut oil, but you can also use vegetable oil or canola oil. Finally, you’ll need salt and butter. You can add other seasonings, such as garlic salt, onion salt, or chili powder, if you like. Now that you have all of your ingredients, you’re ready to get started.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
THEATER-STYLE BUTTERED POPCORN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Movie theaters use butter-flavored oil, which has a lower water content than butter so it makes popcorn less soggy. Real clarified butter has the same effect. To make it, melt 2 sticks butter in a glass measuring cup in the microwave. Let sit for a few minutes; the butter will separate into 3 layers. Skim off the top layer of foam, then slowly pour the clarified butter into a heatproof container; discard the bottom layer of milk solids. Use 3 tablespoons hot clarified butter for 10 cups popcorn; refrigerate the rest (it's great for sauteeing).
ZESTY MOVIE THEATER POPCORN
Put a twist on movie theater popcorn with this yummy recipe. This Zesty Movie Theater Popcorn switches extra butter for Italian dressing mix.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Appetizers & Snacks
Time 5m
Yield Makes 6 (2-cup) servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Drizzle butter over popcorn in large bowl.
- Sprinkle with dressing mix; toss until well coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 2 g
MOVIE-THEATER-STYLE POPCORN
Serve A-list snacks, and your next movie night (or game day) will win rave reviews. This recipe offers two deliciously different takes on popcorn: classic butter and a maple-cayenne kettle corn variation. You just need a medium stockpot with a lid to get popping.
Provided by Riley Wofford
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 10m
Yield Makes about 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium heavy pot (preferably cast iron). Heat over high, stirring, until butter melts. Cover, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook, undisturbed, until kernels begin popping rapidly.
- Offset lid to create a 1/8-inch vent along one side of pot; continue cooking until popping begins to subside, about 2 minutes. Transfer popcorn to a large bowl; toss until cooled slightly, about 2 minutes. Serve.
MOVIE THEATER POPCORN (SERIOUSLY)
Taking reviewers suggestions, I've modified the salt content to 1 teaspoon, thank you for the feedback. When I was a young man, I worked at a theater. One of the main differences in the way that theaters pop their corn is the addition of finely ground salt into the pot while it is popping. Well, that and that the oil is tinted yellow with coloring. You can add as little or as much salt as you like, these are just my preferences. This recipe is done on the cooktop.
Provided by StayHome Chef
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Grind the kosher salt into a fine powder in a spice/coffee grinder (this step is very important).
- In a heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Place one kernel of corn in the pot, when it pops you are ready to add the other ingredients.
- After the kernel pops, add the popcorn and the finely ground salt into the pot and cover. Give the pot a vigorous shake to distribute corn, oil and salt.
- Pop until complete, I usually pop until there is only one or two pops per second.
- Do not burn!
- One Taste and you'll see it's perfect "Movie Theater Popcorn"!
MOVIE THEATER BARK
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until completely melted and smooth, stirring as needed. Pour the chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and use a small off-set spatula to smooth the chocolate into an even 1/4-inch-thick layer. Scatter the popcorn all over the melted chocolate, slightly turning some pieces so they are partially covered in chocolate. Scatter the candy pieces all over the chocolate, slightly pressing to adhere.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the fridge and let sit for until completely hardened, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the fridge and break into individual size pieces. Store bark in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 week.
MOVIE STAR POPCORN
With all of the artificial ingredients and disregard of our health in the store-bought microwave popcorn, I've been making homemade popcorn every weekend the old-fashioned way. I like to use peanut oil due to its high smoke point, but if you have allergies, then substitute vegetable oil.
Provided by Kali Doogarsingh
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Popcorn Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan or pot with a lid set over medium-high heat. Pour in popcorn kernels and sprinkle enough salt to lightly cover the layer of kernels. Remember, you can always add more salt later. Add the butter to the pot and cover with the lid.
- As soon as the kernels start to pop, shake the pan back and forth across the burner constantly until the popping slows down. As soon as the pops are about 2 seconds apart, remove from the heat and pour into a serving bowl. Taste, and season with additional salt if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 265.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
HOMESTYLE MOVIE THEATER POPCORN
My recipe for a movie-theater-good popcorn snack. An alternate version of this may be prepared, using 1/3-1/2 cup coconut oil before popping, then seasoning with fine sea salt or popcorn salt only, after popping.
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Corn
Time 7m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- FOR A NON-GREASY "POPPED-IN" BUTTER FLAVOR -- INCREASE POPPING OIL TO 1/3-1/2 CUP, THEN SKIP ADDING THE TOPPING OIL. FOR AN ALTERNATIVE VERSION, USE PURE EXPELLER-PRESSED COCONUT OIL AS THE ONLY OIL (ADD 1/3-1/2 CUP COCONUT OIL BEFORE POPPING, THEN SEASON WITH SALT).
- SELECT a large heavy-bottomed 3 quart pot with an accompanying lid and place over medium heat.
- ADD 1/4 cup Orville Redenbacher's Buttery Flavor Popping & Topping oil.
- DROP a 3 or 4 popcorn kernals into pot and cover; WAIT until at least one kernal pops.
- UNCOVER and add 1/2 cup popcorn.
- COVER again then swirl pot gently to saturate kernals.
- AFTER kernals begin to pop, shake pan every few seconds until popping slows down.
- TURN off heat when popping slows down.
- REMOVE from heat, remove lid and season popcorn immediately with salt.
- SERVE and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 0.1, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1
Tips:
- Use coconut oil or canola oil for a healthier alternative to butter.
- Add a little salt to the oil before adding the popcorn kernels to help the salt stick.
- Use a large pot with a tight-fitting lid to prevent the popcorn from burning.
- Shake the pot constantly over medium heat to ensure that all of the kernels pop.
- Remove the pot from the heat as soon as the popping slows down to prevent burning.
- Season the popcorn with melted butter, salt, and your favorite seasonings.
- For a sweet and salty treat, drizzle the popcorn with caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt.
- For a cheesy snack, toss the popcorn with grated Parmesan cheese and melted butter.
- For a spicy kick, sprinkle the popcorn with chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- For a healthy snack, top the popcorn with dried fruit, nuts, or seeds.
Conclusion:
Whether you prefer it sweet, salty, or cheesy, homemade popcorn is a delicious and versatile snack that is easy to make and customize to your liking. So next time you're craving a movie theater snack, skip the expensive concession stand and make your own popcorn at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy delicious, theater-quality popcorn in the comfort of your own home.
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