Best 10 Spiced Popcorn Recipes

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In the realm of tasty treats, spiced popcorn stands out as an enticing and versatile snack that can tantalize taste buds with its aromatic blend of spices and the comforting crunch of popped corn kernels. Whether you prefer a subtle hint of warmth or a bold and fiery kick, creating spiced popcorn at home allows you to customize the flavor profile to suit your preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a dash of culinary creativity, you can transform ordinary popcorn into a delightful symphony of flavors, perfect for movie nights, game days, or simply as an afternoon pick-me-up. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of crafting the perfect spiced popcorn, exploring various spice combinations and techniques to create a snack that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN-SPICED POPCORN



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Popcorn is roasted with butter and a blend of spices to make an addictive snack. I make this for watching movies or even sports.

Provided by Rhiannone

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Popcorn Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

20 cups popped popcorn
½ cup butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the popped popcorn in a large roasting pan.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, paprika, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Pour over the popcorn and stir until it is somewhat evenly coated.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 311.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CAJUN-SPICED POPCORN



Cajun-Spiced Popcorn image

This recipe came from Alan (my best friend in college). His parents are from Louisiana and this was his mom's recipe. We used to have poker parties all the time and this was one of our favorite things to serve. Popcorn is cheap, so we made a lot of different flavored popcorns.

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 quarts popped popcorn
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper

Steps:

  • In small bowl, place 1 quart hot popped corn; set aside.
  • In large bowl, pour butter over remaining popcorn.
  • Combine remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over buttered popped corn, tossing gently to coat.
  • Spread on 15x10-inch baking; sheet and bake at 300°F for 3 minutes, or until desired crispness.
  • Mix in reserved popcorn. Serve immediately or store in airtight container.

JAMIE'S SPICED SUGAR AND CHRISTMAS POPCORN RECIPE



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This Jamie Oliver sugar mix really does smell like Christmas (although you are not limited to eating it only at Christmas!). The sugar recipe makes loads, (but is easily halved) and it keeps in an airtight container for absolutely ages and can be used on a variety of things (to sweeten whipped cream, on porridge, on fruit--you name it...), so it's well worth doing a full batch. I don't usually do sweet popcorn, but I like this one!

Provided by Noo8820

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 fresh bay leaves
2 oranges, zest of, finely grated
2 lemons, zest of, finely grated
6 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
whole nutmeg (10 gratings)
1 vanilla pod, halved lengthways
1 kg caster sugar, unrefined if possible
olive oil
1 slice butter
250 g popcorn
6 tablespoons spiced sugar

Steps:

  • SPICED SUGAR:.
  • Put all of the sugar ingredients, except the sugar into a food processor and whiz until well blended and fine. Add the sugar and whiz again to combine everything together.
  • Spread the sugar out on a tray to dry out for a couple of hours before using, as it will be slightly moist at this stage.
  • Once dry, sieve the sugar to catch any large pieces and discard them. Keep the sugar in an airtight container. It will keep for ages!
  • POPCORN:.
  • Put the oil and butter into a pan on high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the popcorn and stir well to coat. Cover and leave to pop, shaking occasionally.
  • Put the sugar into a large bowl and when the popcorn is ready, add it to the bowl, tossing quickly to coat it with the sugar.

SPICED POPCORN BALLS



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A traditional molasses popcorn ball recipe with a little extra kick. Drizzle final product in melted chocolate or roll in crushed walnuts for extra fun. Typically, these would ultimately be wrapped in waxed paper and tied with festive ribbons for presentation purposes. Try walnuts or pecans in place of the peanuts for other variations.

Provided by Erin Forton

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes     Popcorn Ball Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
6 ounces miniature marshmallows
⅓ cup molasses
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
½ cup crushed peanuts
2 quarts popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over low heat. Stir miniature marshmallows into melted butter; cook and stir until mostly melted, about 5 minutes. Add molasses, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the marshmallow mixture; continue cooking until the mixture begins to bubble, about 5 minutes more. Mix crushed peanuts into the mixture. Remove pot from heat.
  • Gently fold popcorn into the marshmallow mixture to coat, taking care to not crush kernels.
  • Working with buttered hands or a measuring cup sprayed with non-stick spray, form popcorn mixture into 12 balls and let rest on waxed paper until cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 166.9 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

SPICED POPCORN WITH PECANS AND RAISINS



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Satisfying nut medleys taste better when they're not dumped straight from the "deluxe assortment" can.

Categories     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Corn     Bon Appétit     snack     snack week

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups popped popcorn
2 cups pecans
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
1 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Toss 5 cups popped popcorn with 2 cups pecans.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add 1 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Stir in 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup. Pour over popcorn mixture and mix to coat.
  • Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing every 10 minutes, until dry and nuts are toasted, 30-40 minutes. Let cool; toss in 1 cup golden raisins.

INDIAN SPICED POPCORN



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I got this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens Easy Everyday Low Carb Cookbook. I haven't tried it yet, but am planning to tonight!

Provided by NELady

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 cups popped popcorn
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a small bowl stir together the curry, garam masala, tumeric and black pepper.
  • Spread popcorn in an even layer in a large shallow baking pan. Lightly coat popcorn with cooking spray. Sprinkle the curry mixture evenly over popcorn; toss to coat.

WARM SPICED VANILLA POPCORN



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Popcorn is a lowfat, high-fiber treat that my whole family loves. Just a hint of sugar and some coconut oil add a lot of flavor for the calories. My favorite way to pop popcorn is in a heavy-bottomed pot-while it may take a few more minutes compared to a microwave or air popper, the results are exponentially better. Once you get the hang of it, I know you'll agree that old-fashioned stove-top popcorn is worth the five extra minutes.

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine or table salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/3 cup popcorn kernels
1/2 to 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped away

Steps:

  • Mix the sugar, salt, and cinnamon together in a small bowl and set aside. Place a rimmed baking sheet or a large paper bag on the work surface.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat for 1 minute. Add 2 popcorn kernels. Once they pop, add the scraped vanilla seeds and stir. Immediately stir in the remaining popcorn kernels, wait 10 seconds, then quickly stir in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Cover the pot, leaving the lid slightly askew (and facing away from you) to allow steam to escape. Use oven mitts to protect your hands as you shake the pot constantly over the burner. Keep shaking until most of the popcorn has popped and you hear 1 to 2 seconds between pops.
  • Immediately turn off the heat, uncover the pot, and carefully dump the popcorn out onto the baking sheet or into the paper bag. Let cool at least 5 minutes before eating (be careful-the sugar makes the popcorn extremely and hot!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 291 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 1 grams

CREOLE SPICED POPCORN



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This recipe has been submitted for play in ZWT9 - Cajun/Creole. This recipe is from cookbook: the spice kitchen everyday cooking with organic spices. We loved this savory and spicy popcorn, hope you will also. Nothing better than crunchy popcorn, thats been buttered and spiced.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 15 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

15 cups popped popcorn
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon creole seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Place the butter and creole seasoning in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Put the popped corn into a large bowl and drizzle all the melted butter and spices over the popcorn, mix well making sure to coat all the popcorn.
  • In a single layer, spread the popcorn on a jelly pan roll or a cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately or store for up to 1 week in an airtight container.

SPICED POPCORN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup popcorn kernels
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Pop the kernels according to package directions and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in the remaining ingredients until well combined. Pour the spiced butter over the popcorn and toss until evenly coated. Serve.
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SPICED POPCORN



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The spice mix is also great rubbed on meat or chicken before grilling and to season the dressing for South of the Border Chopped Salad.

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 3 tablespoons spice mixture, e

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground chile powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
Popcorn kernels
Butter

Steps:

  • To make the spice mix, stir together salt and spices in a sealable plastic bag. Store up to 1 month.
  • Pop as much corn as you want. While hot, mix well with melted butter (you need butter for spices to stick to corn). In a big bowl or a paper bag, sprinkle spices over buttered popcorn, using about 1 tablespoon mixture for every 4 cups popped corn. Stir or shake to coat well.

Tips for Making the Best Spiced Popcorn:

  • Use Fresh Spices: For the best flavor, use freshly ground spices whenever possible. This will give your popcorn a more intense and aromatic flavor.
  • Experiment with Different Spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices to create your own unique popcorn flavor. Some popular spices to try include chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Use High-Quality Popcorn Kernels: The type of popcorn kernels you use will also affect the flavor of your popcorn. Look for high-quality kernels that are non-GMO and organic.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Popcorn: When making popcorn, it's important to not overcrowd the pot or air popper. This will result in unevenly popped popcorn and a lower quality flavor.
  • Shake the Popcorn Regularly: When making popcorn, be sure to shake the pot or air popper regularly. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the popcorn from burning.
  • Season the Popcorn Immediately: Once the popcorn is popped, season it immediately with your desired spices. This will ensure that the spices stick to the popcorn and don't fall off.
  • Store the Popcorn Properly: To keep your popcorn fresh, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. This will help to prevent the popcorn from becoming stale.

Conclusion:

Spiced popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of spices to choose from, you can create your own unique popcorn flavor that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful snack, reach for some spiced popcorn!

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