Recipe for dusted popcorn

 Here's a simple and delicious dusted popcorn recipe—light, flavorful, and perfect for snacking. “Dusted” just means it's tossed with a dry seasoning mix rather than a wet coating like butter or caramel.

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Dusted Popcorn Recipe (Savory)

Servings: 2–3
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients:

• ½ cup popcorn kernels

• 2 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado, canola, or coconut) — for stovetop popping

• 1–2 tsp olive oil spray or a light drizzle (to help season stick)

Seasoning Ideas (pick one or mix to taste):

Smoky Paprika Dust:

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt to taste

• Optional: pinch of cayenne or chili powder

Nutritional Yeast Dust (cheesy & vegan):

• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp turmeric (for color)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Ranch Dust:

• 1 tsp dried dill

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp dried parsley

• Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions:

1. Pop the Corn:

• Stovetop Method:

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add a couple of kernels; once they pop, add the rest.

  2. Cover, shake occasionally, and let pop until it slows to 1–2 seconds between pops.

  3. Remove from heat.

• Air Popper:
  Simply use an air popper for an oil-free base.

2. Lightly Oil for Stickiness:

• Lightly mist popped popcorn with olive oil spray or drizzle a tiny bit of oil and toss to coat evenly. (Too much will make it soggy.)

3. Dust & Toss:

• In a small bowl, mix your chosen seasonings.

• Sprinkle over the popcorn in batches while tossing to coat evenly.

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Serving Tip:

• Serve immediately for best texture.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container (though it’s rarely needed!).