Best 12 Spicy Sesame Popcorn Recipes

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Are you searching for a mouthwatering and flavorful snack that combines the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors? Look no further than spicy sesame popcorn! This delightful snack is sure to tantalize your taste buds and become a favorite among your friends and family. Made with simple ingredients such as popcorn kernels, sesame seeds, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and butter, this popcorn is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed in just a few minutes. Whether you're having a movie night at home or craving a unique and tasty snack, spicy sesame popcorn is the perfect choice.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SPICY ASIAN SESAME PEANUTS WITH POPCORN



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This spicy, salty, crunchy blend of chilies, peanuts and popcorn is one addictive snack.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Vegetable or canola oil, for the baking sheet
1 large egg white
4 cups unsalted raw peanuts
1 1/2 cups popcorn
3 tablespoons crushed dried chilies

Steps:

  • For the Asian sesame spice blend: Mix together the sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, five-spice powder, red pepper flakes and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a small bowl and set aside.
  • For the nuts: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet with the oil.
  • Put the egg white in a large bowl and whisk until frothy. Add the peanuts and toss to coat in the egg white. Add the spice blend and toss to coat.
  • Spread the nut mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet.
  • For the assembly: Stir the popcorn and chilies into the peanuts and transfer to a large bowl.

SPICY PIMENTóN POPCORN



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Using more oil than popcorn, a technique developed by Jessica Koslow of Sqirl in Los Angeles, yields a particularly crisp and rich popcorn. Here, the kernels are popped, then tossed while still hot with a combination of sweet and hot smoked paprikas, and bit of earthy cumin. It's a complex mix that can be as hot as you can take it.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     snack, finger foods

Time 20m

Yield About 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup grapeseed or other neutral oil with a high smoke point (such as corn, canola, or sunflower)
1/3 cup popcorn kernels
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
Pimentón (hot smoked paprika), to taste

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-high heat, heat oil and 3 popcorn kernels. When kernels pop, add remaining kernels, lower heat to medium-low, and cover almost all the way with a lid, leaving a tiny crack open for steam to escape (face the crack away from where you are standing).
  • Cook, shaking occasionally, until popping stops.
  • Transfer popcorn to a bowl, and immediately toss with salt, cumin, sweet paprika and pimentón, if using. For the utmost crunch, let popcorn settle for 5 to 7 minutes before eating.

SPICY SESAME POPCORN



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No need to wait in line at the movie theater for delicious, buttery popcorn. Make your own savory version at home with salt and pepper, plus black sesame seeds for an eerie eat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, lightly toasted
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
12 cups popped popcorn (from 1/2 cup kernels)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Grind sesame seeds, salt, and pepper in a spice grinder until seeds are coarsely ground. Toss popcorn with butter until evenly coated. Add sesame mixture, and toss again until evenly coated.

SPICY POPCORN



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When I want to indulge in a snack, I make this spicy popcorn. One batch doesn't last long at our house. You can add more or less red pepper flakes to suit your family's taste. -Kay Young, Flushing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 cups popped popcorn
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the butter, paprika, cumin and red pepper flakes. Pour over popcorn; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SESAME-GINGER POPCORN



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Enjoy this Asian twist to popcorn on movie night. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield about 3-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Dash soy sauce
Dash ground ginger
3-1/2 quarts popped popcorn
Rice cracker mix (with wasabi peas), optional
Honey-roasted peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • Mix first four ingredients; toss with popcorn. If desired, stir in cracker mix and peanuts. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SEASONED POPCORN



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A big bowl of seasoned popcorn goes a long way -- and is an excellent healthy snack. There's a secret to getting every last kernel to pop (let stand 30 seconds), but this is among the easiest of snacks to make. Try it in one or more of our variety of flavors: sea salt-pepper; chili-lime; sesame-pepper; Pecorino-rosemary; smoked paprika; and spicy-sweet. This recipe originally appeared inMartha Stewart's Appetizers (Clarkson Potter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup safflower oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1 tablespoon flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground or cracked black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest, plus juice from 1 large lime wedge
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, lightly toasted
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
3 tablespoons finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
3 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
Coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, also called pimenton
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated brown sugar (or light-brown sugar, sifted)
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat oil and a few popcorn kernels in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. When kernels pop, add remaining kernels and cover. Remove from heat; let stand 30 seconds. Return to heat and cook, shaking pot frequently, until popping stops, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss with desired seasonings (adding more to taste), transfer to a bowl, and serve immediately.
  • SEA SALT-PEPPER: Stir together salt and pepper.
  • CHILI-LIME: Combine chili powder, cumin, salt, and lime zest in a large bowl. Add hot popcorn, and squeeze juice from 1 large lime wedge into bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
  • SESAME-PEPPER: Grind sesame seeds, salt, and pepper in a spice grinder until seeds are coarsely ground. Toss hot popcorn with butter until evenly coated, then toss with sesame mixture.
  • PECORINO-ROSEMARY: Stir together cheese and rosemary.
  • SMOKED PAPRIKA: Season with salt to taste, then add paprika.
  • SPICY-SWEET: Combine sugar, salt, garam masala, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Toss hot popcorn with butter until evenly coated, then toss with brown-sugar mixture.

SWEET SESAME FIVE-SPICE POPCORN



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup unpopped corn kernels
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Place popcorn, sugar, oil, five spice powder and salt in a large kettle or pot with a tight fitting lid over medium heat. When corn begins to pop, shake the pot constantly. When popping slows, remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds and transfer popped kettle corn to a bowl.

SPICY MICROWAVE POPCORN



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Enjoy a snack that's healthier than crisps. Sesame oil adds flavour and helps the spices stick to the popcorn, but you can use olive or rapeseed oil instead

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

50g corn kernels
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp garlic granules
2-3 tsp smoked paprika

Steps:

  • Tip the corn kernels into a large heatproof bowl, cover and microwave for 5-8 mins, or until the popping stops.
  • Stir in the oil and spices, and toss well to coat. Will keep in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein

SWEET SESAME FIVE-SPICE POPCORN



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Make and share this Sweet Sesame Five-Spice Popcorn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Place popcorn, sugar, oil, five spice powder and salt in a large kettle or pot with a tight fitting lid over medium heat.
  • When corn begins to pop, shake the pot constantly. When popping slows, remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds and transfer kettle corn to a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 581.8, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 12.5, Protein 0.6

SESAME PARMESAN POPCORN



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This simple recipe has just the right blend of ingredients for a light and flavorful snack any time of the day.

Provided by Tukaussey

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Popcorn Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅓ cup popcorn kernels
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sesame oil
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn in a hot air popper or microwave popper according to manufacturer's instructions. Pour into a large bowl.
  • Mix butter and sesame oil together in a small bowl. Drizzle over popcorn. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SESAME POPCORN



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my most requested recipe! I take it to parties and potlucks, and I have to make it in such quantity that I bring it in paper grocery bag! Simple, easy, healthy, and economical.

Provided by Fiddlemomma

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
onion powder

Steps:

  • Toast sesame seeds in a skillet on the stove until just golden. Crush them up with the salt in a mortar and pestle. This is an important step to get the seeds to release their yummy flavor and smell. If you don't have one of those, improvise, I used to use a coffee cup and the end of my whisk!
  • Put oil in a heavy cookpot that has a lid and place on the stove on high.
  • Add popcorn and put the lid on. Stay close by!
  • When popping slows to about a second in between pops, dump the popcorn into a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle with crushed sesame seeds and salt, pepper, and onion powder. Toss, and enjoy! Add more of the seasonings to your taste, other options are chili powder, garlic, curry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.2, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 1163.4, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.9, Protein 0.9

SPICY POPCORN



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This recipe is for the person who likes everything spicy hot!! I learned about this trick from a coworker who is a hot food freak! The spicy oil can be used for a varitiey of foods; different types of oils can be used as well. Peanut oil is the best overall choice, since it withstands higher temperatures.

Provided by Darcie Kelly

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 habanero (choose size depending on how spicy you want it)
2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 -3 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup popcorn

Steps:

  • Put the vegetable or peanut oil in a pot suitable for popping corn.
  • Warm the oil gently and place sliced habanero in the oil (be careful to wash your hands after handling, and don't touch your eyes or nose!) Stir occasionally for 3 minutes.
  • Be careful not to heat the oil too much; the smoke from the oil will cause your lungs and eyes to burn.
  • Remove the sliced habanero from the oil and discard.
  • Pop your popcorn like you normally would in the spicy oil.
  • Add your favorite popcorn condiments, such as melted butter, salt, cheese flavoring, or my favorite, butter flavored sprinkles, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.2, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 1.6, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 0.5

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to ensure that the popcorn has enough room to pop properly.
  • Do not overcrowd the pot, or the popcorn will not pop evenly.
  • Use a combination of oil and butter for the best flavor and texture.
  • Season the popcorn with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the sesame oil and sriracha sauce after the popcorn has popped, and toss to coat.
  • Serve the popcorn immediately, while it is still warm.

Conclusion:

Spicy sesame popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for parties or movie nights. It is also a great way to use up leftover popcorn. With its sweet, salty, and spicy flavors, this popcorn is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a tasty snack, give spicy sesame popcorn a try. You won't be disappointed!

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