Description
Homemade Butter Popcorn is the ultimate movie-night snack—light, fluffy, and coated in rich melted butter with a sprinkle of fine popcorn salt for that classic theater-style flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy stovetop recipe makes buttery, crunchy popcorn that’s healthier and fresher than microwave bags, perfect for parties, game nights, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1 tablespoon coconut oil
6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon popcorn salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop; set aside.
- Add coconut oil and 3 popcorn kernels to a large pot or stovetop popcorn maker.
- Heat over medium until the 3 kernels pop, indicating the oil is hot enough.
- Add remaining popcorn kernels, cover, and stir to coat in oil.
- Cook, shaking or stirring occasionally, until popping slows.
- Remove from heat and let sit until popping fully stops.
- Transfer popcorn to a large bowl.
- Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with popcorn salt.
- Cover the bowl and shake vigorously to coat evenly.
- Taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Best eaten fresh for maximum crispness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Re-crisp by warming in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5–7 minutes.
- Avoid refrigerating or freezing, as it makes popcorn chewy.
- For variations, try Parmesan and garlic, cinnamon sugar, chili powder, or melted chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
