Microwave Popcorn - 3 Easy Ways!

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• ½ cup popcorn kernels
• ½ teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil (while oil isn't required, I do recommend it)
• Optional: salt and butter

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Mix
2. 2

   Step 2

   In a small bowl, mix the popcorn kernels with the oil, so that they all have a light coating of oil.
3. 3

   Step 3

   In A Bag
4. 4

   Step 4

   Microwave In Bag
5. 5

   Step 5

   If microwaving the popcorn in a paper bag: add the popcorn kernels to a paper bag and fold over the the top twice. Microwave for 2 to 4 minutes (depending on the wattage of your microwave), stopping when you hear a few seconds between pops. Remove the bag from the oven (it will be hot), and pour the popcorn into a bowl.
6. 6

   Step 6

   In A Stasher Bag
7. 7

   Step 7

   Microwave In Stasher
8. 8

   Step 8

   If microwaving the popcorn in a Stasher bag: add the popcorn kernels to a large upright Stasher Bag and close the bag. Microwave for 2 to 4 minutes (depending on the wattage of your microwave), stopping when you hear a few seconds between pops. Remove the bag from the oven (it will be hot), and pour the popcorn into a bowl.
9. 9

   Step 9

   In A Glass Bowl
10. 10

    Step 10

    Microwave In Bowl
11. 11

    Step 11

    If microwaving the popcorn in a glass bowl: add the popcorn kernels to a medium to large glass bowl and place a ceramic dinner plate on top of the bowl to act as a lid. Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes (depending on the wattage of your microwave), stopping when you hear a few seconds between pops. Remove the bowl from the oven (it will be very hot), remove the plate, and let the bowl cool to the touch before enjoying.
12. 12

    Step 12

    Optional: you can sprinkle kosher salt and drizzle butter on top of the popcorn before serving.

13. Bon appetit!