We love popcorn, then again, who doesn’t? But what we can do without is having to scrub burnt popcorn pots! We’ve found the solution though… easy, DIY microwave popcorn. It’s so quick to make and tastes even better than pot-popped popcorn. At Crush HQ, this is how we get our popcorn fix – it’s is a great snack, healthy, cost-effective, and so yum!

Make your Own DIY Microwave Popcorn

What you’ll need

½ C popcorn kernels
2 Tbsp (30 ml) oil *we use olive or avocado oil
salt to season
a brown paper bag

Place all of the ingredients into a small bowl and mix well. Transfer the mixture to the brown paper bag. Fold the top of the packet and scrunch to close it. Microwave the bag for 2:30 to 3:00 minutes, depending on the microwave wattage.

Hot tip: Do a test run first. All microwaves will require different timing and it’s better to under pop than to burn.

When the popping slows down, the popcorn is done. Take care not to burn yourself when opening the bag – the steam will escape and is very hot. Taste and add more salt if necessary.

Serve and enjoy!

How about turning your freshly popped corn into Salted Caramel Corn? Or try this recipe for Lemon Garlic and Parmesan Popcorn.

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