Flavorful Chili Lime Popcorn Seasoning Mix
A quick and easy chili lime popcorn seasoning mix that adds a tangy, smoky, and spicy kick to plain popcorn, perfect for game day or any snack time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (or 12 cups popped popcorn)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- Zest of 1 medium lime (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using your preferred method to yield about 12 cups of popped popcorn.
- Zest one medium lime using a zester or microplane, avoiding the white pith.
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, brown sugar (if using), and lime zest. Stir well to mix evenly.
- Melt butter or warm olive oil.
- Transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the melted butter or oil over the popcorn while gently tossing to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the chili lime seasoning mix over the coated popcorn and toss thoroughly until well covered.
- Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more chili powder or lime zest if desired, then toss again.
- Serve immediately for best crunch.
Notes
Use fresh lime zest for best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste. Use olive oil for a lighter coating or butter for richness. Store dry seasoning mix in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Popcorn is best served fresh for maximum crunch. To revive leftover popcorn, warm in a 250°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 cups of seas
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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