Easy Cast Iron Popcorn
Description
Make perfectly popped popcorn with a golden crunch right in your cast iron skillet! This easy recipe delivers a classic snack that’s healthier and more flavorful than microwave versions. Customize with your favorite seasonings for movie night, game day, or anytime cravings.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
- Optional toppings: melted chocolate, cinnamon sugar, or nutritional yeast – for custom flavors
Instructions
- Heat a 10–12 inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
- Drop 2–3 kernels into the hot oil. When they pop, the oil is ready for the rest of the kernels.
- Pour in the remaining 1/4 cup popcorn kernels. Cover with a lid, leaving a small gap to allow steam to escape.
- Gently shake the skillet every 15–20 seconds to ensure even heat and prevent burning.
- Once popping slows to 2–3 seconds between pops, remove the skillet from heat. Carefully lift the lid to release steam.
- Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in the skillet or over the popcorn. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and Optional toppings: melted chocolate tossing to coat evenly.
- Transfer popcorn to a large bowl and enjoy immediately while warm and crisp.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Pan
- Serving Bowl
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 296mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.4mg