Appetizers

Southwestern Popcorn (Traditional Oil Popper)

Makes about 14 cups

Southwestern Popcorn (Traditional Oil Popper)

Makes about 14 cups

All of your favorite Southwest flavors make for a delicious treat when paired with popcorn. Throw in some toasted pepitas for an extra crunch.

Nutritional information per 1-cup serving:Calories 67 (64% from fat)
carb. 6g
pro. 1g
fat 5g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mg
sod. 85mg
calc. 1mg
fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoon vegetable or
    grapeseed oil
  • ½ cup popcorn kernels
  • 4tablespoons melted, unsalted butter or vegetable/grapeseed oil
  • 1teaspoon chili powder
  • 1teaspoon paprika
  • ¼teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼teaspoon granulated garlic (you may substitute garlic powder if you cannot locate the granulated variety)
  • 1⁄8teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½teaspoon kosher salt
  • juice of half a lime

Preparation

  1. 1. Evenly distribute the vegetable oil on the popping plate of the Popcorn Maker. Add the popcorn kernels. Put the inverted bowl on top of the popping plate. Turn the power switch to ON.
  2. 2. When the kernels have finished popping, turn power switch to OFF. Put bowl cap on bowl. Unlock and turn bowl over onto a flat surface. Remove the base from the bowl.
  3. 3. Stir together the butter/oil, spices, salt and lime juice. Pour evenly over the popcorn and mix to combine. Serve immediately.