How to Make Your Own Popcorn in a Microwave
DIY Air-Popped Popcorn — This Is Your New Favorite Snack
You can, and you should, try microwaving your own popcorn. All you need are the kernels and a bag. And you can DIY your own whole grain snack. Yes . . . popcorn is considered a whole grain — just another reason to love it.
Sea Salt and Black Pepper Air-Popped Popcorn
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons popcorn kernels
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- Add popcorn kernels to a brown paper lunch bag (or an air popper), and fold the bag down from the top (about 1/2-inch folds) 2-3 times to prevent bag from opening.
- Microwave the popcorn on high for approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds, or until popping slows.
- Drizzle olive oil in the bag, along with salt and pepper, and shake well to coat.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 180.5
Protein: 4.036 g
Carbohydrate: 29.2 g
Dietary Fiber: 6.087 g
Total Sugars: .002 g
Total Fat: 8.261 g
Saturated Fat: .937 g
Information
- Category
- Snacks
- Cuisine
- North American
- Yield
- Makes 1 serving
- Prep Time
- 1 minute
- Cook Time
- 3 minutes
- Total Time
- 3 minutes, 59 seconds
Nutrition
- Calories per serving
- 180