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Smoky Chili Popcorn

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In high school, I used to head over to my friend Christy’s house almost every Wednesday to hang out, go to youth group, and then make homemade popcorn and watch Sue Thomas F.B.Eye. (We may have been the only ones that actually watched that show!). Now, almost every time I make popcorn I reminisce about those days. Not that I would want to go back to high school. Ever. I was so awkward. 

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These days, I have gotten back into the habit of making homemade popcorn. For a while I was eating the microwave stuff but was turned off to it once I actually read the nutrition and ingredient labels. In fact, I picked up a box of popcorn at the little store at work and saw that it had 5 grams of trans fat. 5 grams! Eek! Save yourself the trans fat and other additives by making this version at home.

Making popcorn at home is super easy with our enamel coated cast iron skillet. I “inherited” this pan when Will and I started living together and I can’t believe just how much we use it. The Recipe Redux theme of the month of April is to talk about an heirloom kitchen tool. So I thought I would showcase our useful enamel pot by sharing this popcorn recipe! (Even though it isn’t technically a family hierloom.) If you’ve been wanting a pot like this but haven’t wanted to dish out the cash for a Le Creuset one, check out the brand, Lodge. Our Lodge pot was much cheaper and has treated us well. I imagine it’s the kind of pan I could pass onto my kids one day.   

This popcorn is the perfect combination of smokiness, garlic, and spice. Every batch disappears quickly in our house! If you aren’t a fan of spice, feel free to leave out the cayenne, it will still be delicious. 

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Smoky Chili Popcorn

  • Author: Dietitian Debbie
  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 12 mins
  • Yield: 2-3 1x
  • Category: Snack
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This savory homemade popcorn recipe is the perfect combination of smokiness, garlic, and spice.


Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Dash of cayenne pepper powder

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 popcorn kernels to the pot.
  2. Once the first kernel or two pops, pour in the other 1/2 cup of kernels and cover the pot with a lid.
  3. Shake the pan occasionally as the popcorn pops. Wait until there is >5 seconds between pops and remove from heat.
  4. Melt butter in the microwave. Pour over popped corn and toss to coat.
  5. Sprinkle popcorn with spices and salt and toss again to coat evenly.
  6. Serve!

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  1. Deanna Segrave-Daly says

    April 21, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    OK – first off, your photos are awesome! Secondly, I’m a stovetop popcorn freak (not to mention a smoked paprika freek) – I make it several times a week but never thought to make it in my Le Creuset. And thirdly, I need to check out Lodge pots – been wanting a new Le Creuset but not wanting to shell out the money.

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  2. Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. says

    April 21, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    I love popcorn too but rarely make it because I don’t have an awesome pan like yours and I don’t want all crap in the store bought kind. I might just have to give in and buy one now though after seeing this fab recipe 🙂

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  3. Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says

    April 22, 2014 at 12:04 am

    Oh I love homemade popcorn! My favorite is with parmesan and black pepper. Sooo good!

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    • DietitianDebbie says

      April 22, 2014 at 12:11 am

      Yum! I will have you try your parmesan and black pepper combo next!

      Reply
  4. Dana says

    April 22, 2014 at 2:37 am

    As a recent convert to stove top popcorn (couldn’t stand the ingredient list of the store-bought stuff either), I CANNOT WAIT to try this! Especially since smoked paprika is a major recipe buzzword for me. And as always, your photos are gorgeous!

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  5. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    April 23, 2014 at 12:15 am

    I love popcorn flavored with herbs and spices as an afternoon snack. This sounds great and your pics are amazing!!

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  6. Rachel - The Conscious Dietitian says

    April 25, 2014 at 6:14 am

    I love popcorn! and your pictures! xx

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  7. Maria Garcia says

    May 29, 2014 at 12:55 am

    Hey, I thought this was a awesome article. Thank you for sharing.

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