Say goodbye to boring plain popcorn and hello to a flavor explosion with Nigella Lawson’s party popcorn recipe!
Leave it to Nigella Lawson. I was once content to eat my popcorn with just butter and salt, but after trying her party popcorn recipe, there’s no going back. A delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors—think cinnamon, cumin, and paprika—this stuff is downright habit-forming. Adapted from Nigella Express, one of my go-to cookbooks, this snack is a breeze to whip up in less than fifteen minutes. While it’s named “party popcorn,” don’t reserve it just for entertaining—it’s equally delicious for family movie nights or anytime snacking.
What you’ll need to make Party Popcorn
Step-by-Step Instructions
Begin by heating the oil and popping corn in a large pot. Don’t be tempted to increase the quantities — the kernels should be in a single layer to ensure even popping. Cover the pot with a lid and wait for the kernels to start popping. As it pops, shake the pan gently now and then to keep the kernels moving. When the popping slows to 2-3 seconds apart, remove the pan from the heat. Next, melt the butter in a small bowl and add the spices, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine. Then drizzle the mixture over the popcorn, stirring as you go so that it coats the popcorn evenly. It will clump in some spots — that’s okay. Continue tossing the popcorn until it’s well coated. Then transfer to serving bowls or popcorn bags and enjoy. Note: The original recipe, as published here, calls for 4 teaspoons of salt. That’s way too much salt (and possibly a typo) so I reduced the amount significantly here.
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Per serving (10 servings) Serving size: 2 cups Calories: 109 Fat: 8 g Saturated fat: 2 g Carbohydrates: 9 g Sugar: 1 g Fiber: 2 g Protein: 1 g Sodium: 46 mg Cholesterol: 9 mg
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