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Microwave Popcorn in a Bag Recipe

Homemade microwave popcorn in a brown paper bag with just three ingredients. No store-bought bags needed and it's ready in about two minutes.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Snack, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • ½ cup popcorn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil or melted butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more for serving
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Instructions

  • Place the popcorn kernels, oil or melted butter, and salt in a small bowl and toss to coat.
  • Transfer the popcorn into a microwave safe brown paper bag. Microwave on high for 2–2½ minutes, or until the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops.
  • Carefully remove from the microwave, sprinkle with more salt, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

My Top Tip: Use sound, not the timer. Every microwave runs differently, so 2½ minutes in one kitchen is 2 minutes in another. Start listening around the 90-second mark and stop as soon as the pops slow down. Letting it go too long is the main reason popcorn burns.
Storage: The microwave popcorn tastes best the day you make it, but it'll keep for 2–3 days if you store it in an airtight container for zip-top bag at room temperature. If you store it in the brown bag, it'll go stale more quickly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bag | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1168mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 3mg

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