How do you flavor your popcorn?

McFatterton
McFatterton Posts: 1,358 Member
edited September 20 in Recipes
My husband and I are heading to the movies tonight so I'm going to make up a batch of air-popped popcorn to take with us. Looking for some spices to add to give it flavor without butter - what do you add to your popcorn?

Thanks! :flowerforyou:
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  • ktrichards87
    ktrichards87 Posts: 67
    They should come up with a butter flavored seasoning!
  • greenfairy
    greenfairy Posts: 12
    old bay seasoning for a bit of zing...
  • lildebbie
    lildebbie Posts: 2,068 Member
    They have some butter flavoring...low in cal 0 i think, but very high in sodium. My hubby uses it i stopped when i saw how much. We foundsome the other day thought that was kettle korn seasoning , has low sod and like 5 cal a serving.

    We usually use that spray butter
  • abredbenner
    abredbenner Posts: 125 Member
    Check near the popcorn in the grocery store for Kernel Season's. They make Butter, Ranch and Cheddar.
  • 2kidzlater
    2kidzlater Posts: 134 Member
    pop in canola oil (just like the old days) sprinkle with sea salt...........yummy. Thats my snack most evenings. The flavorings you get in the store are processed and loaded with sodium. Sea Salt is actually good for you.
  • m0m2three
    m0m2three Posts: 27
    What about Molly McButter or Butter Buds???
  • timeforchange
    timeforchange Posts: 85
    I thought this was gross when someone told me about it, but CINNAMON is great on popcorn!!
  • birgithooker
    birgithooker Posts: 68
    At Blockbuster they sell seasoning. I like the White Cheddar or the Caramel. The Caramel has 5 calories per serving. It makes the popcorn a sweet treat. The Cheddar has 2 calories. They both have 0 fat. Love it! It's Kernel seasonings.
  • cassandra1220
    cassandra1220 Posts: 284 Member
    I use a either molly mcbutter or....gulp....soy sauce and garlic powder. The sodium is a bit high but it is soooooo good.
  • amyholan
    amyholan Posts: 7 Member
    We do air popped popcorn nearly every night, and have found a great solution to making your seasoning stick...
    spray it with spray canola or spray olive oil (I get mine at Trader Joe's). It's zero calories, and it helps your salt stick to the popcorn. Also, we use Brewer's Yeast on our popcorn, which has a rich flavor and has vitamin B as well.
  • TENDERONI
    TENDERONI Posts: 6
    A friend of mine uses fat free parmesan cheese on her air popped popcorn and it gives it a different taste with a little sea salt. I like it!!
  • tlblood
    tlblood Posts: 473 Member
    cinnamon and splenda/sugar
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    I am a fan of seasoning salt, but again high in sodium.

    I think a lot of the Ms. Dash seasonings are sodium free. Not sure what all there is but I'm sure something would be good on popcorn.
  • Pollart77
    Pollart77 Posts: 264 Member
    I like to add parmesan cheese too!
  • tinasullens
    tinasullens Posts: 203 Member
    Cracked black pepper & a little garlic powder (not garlic SALT). Spray w/a little butter flavor cooking spray then sprinkle on the seasoning!
  • McFatterton
    McFatterton Posts: 1,358 Member
    Thanks for all of your suggestions guys! I decided to go with parmesan cheese and garlic powder and it was goood! :happy:
  • kermiehiho
    kermiehiho Posts: 193 Member
    Furikake! Or li hing powder! :bigsmile:
  • mavsfan2009
    mavsfan2009 Posts: 261 Member
    I know this sounds weird, but on a lot of other posts people have suggested using butter flavored cooking spray. Has anyone tried this? I haven't.
  • Fieldsy
    Fieldsy Posts: 1,105 Member
    I love kettlecorn :)
  • kfsooner
    kfsooner Posts: 40
    My son loves maple sugar!!
  • volks80
    volks80 Posts: 56
    Cinnamon really?? I love cinnamon so I will have to try that....just ground cinnamon or maybe mix it with splenda/sugar??

    I have heard of using cayenne pepper.
  • krislew
    krislew Posts: 46 Member
    cayenne pepper or chili powder. Use in moderation tho, only takes a little to make it really spicy
  • volks80
    volks80 Posts: 56
    How did you end up liking it Kristen?
  • abredbenner
    abredbenner Posts: 125 Member
    thanks for the suggestion - I did cinnamon and Truvia. Satisfies the sweet and crunchy craving!
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    we have a sprayer with vinegar and lightly coat our popcorn that way - I like mine spicy, so I'll use cayenne pepper, or just black pepper.
  • jyt2573
    jyt2573 Posts: 80
    I know this sounds weird, but on a lot of other posts people have suggested using butter flavored cooking spray. Has anyone tried this? I haven't.

    I have tried a bunch of butter sprays out there specifically for air-popped popcorn and the two best I have found are the Kernal Seasonings (the same company that makes the shakers) and the Crisco Butter spray. I had to try a bunch of them to find one that didn't have an alcohol taste and the Crisco is my favorite so far.
  • LisaNBorchers
    LisaNBorchers Posts: 26
    I make sure to measure it out, but I still use butter. I do however make a very small batch so I am not tempted to eat 8 cups of it:blushing:
  • LittleSpy
    LittleSpy Posts: 6,754 Member
    We do air popped popcorn nearly every night, and have found a great solution to making your seasoning stick...
    spray it with spray canola or spray olive oil (I get mine at Trader Joe's). It's zero calories, and it helps your salt stick to the popcorn.

    Please be aware that nonstick spray is still OIL and is, therefore, not 0 calories. I know, the nutrition information says it's 0 calories, but it also says the serving size is like 1/3 of a second spray. You're spraying your popcorn and your pans a lot longer than 1/3 of a second, I'll bet. A tablespoon of olive oil is 120 calories regardless of whether I sprayed it out of that can or poured it out of a bottle. The can isn't some magical calorie eliminating device. :tongue: It just gets you a more even coating which then allows you to use less oil. But, if the ingredients say it contains any kind of oil, it's not 0 calories (and it's also not 0g fat).
  • abredbenner
    abredbenner Posts: 125 Member
    I thought this was gross when someone told me about it, but CINNAMON is great on popcorn!!
  • abredbenner
    abredbenner Posts: 125 Member
    I tried and loved the cinnamon! thanks
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