Alton Brown Microwave Popcorn Recipe
Microwave popcorn doesn’t have to be loaded with chemicals or weird ingredients!This method keeps it simple—just popcorn kernels, a paper bag, and whatever seasonings you like.I always listen closely while it pops, and the moment there’s a two-second pause between pops, I stop the microwave to keep it from burning.You'll quickly learn the exact amount of time your microwave needs to get your bag just right!A drizzle of melted butter right after opening the bag helps everything stick, whether it’s sea salt or something more adventurous like garlic powder.Freshly popped corn has a light texture that beats anything out of a plastic-wrapped bag.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Popcorn Kernels
- 1 Brown Paper Lunch Bag
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Popcorn Salt
Instructions
- Place the popcorn kernels in a brown paper lunch bag.
- Add the olive oil and salt to the bag.
- Fold the top of the bag over twice to keep it secure.
- Gently shake the bag so that the kernels are evenly coated with oil and salt.
- Put the bag upright in the microwave.
- Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, or until there is a 5-second gap between pops.
- Once popping stops, carefully remove the bag from the microwave to avoid any steam burns.
- Open the bag slowly to let the steam escape.
- Pour the popcorn into a large bowl.
- Add additional salt or melted butter if desired.