Gluten Free Parmesan Herb Popcorn
Salty, savory, and impossible to stop eating, this stovetop popcorn is the kind of snack that makes you wonder why you ever settled for a bag from the microwave. Finely grated Parmesan melts into every nook of the freshly popped kernels, while garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and onion powder layer on that herby, umami-rich flavor that feels almost too good for a Tuesday night. A drizzle of melted butter ties it all together and helps every bit of seasoning cling right where it belongs. Popcorn is naturally gluten free, and since this recipe builds everything from scratch — real kernels, real butter, real cheese — you sidestep the mystery additives and shared-facility concerns that come with so many flavored snack bags at the store. The optional pinch of red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick if you want it, but the base recipe is already deeply satisfying on its own. It comes together in under 15 minutes and serves four, making it an effortless crowd-pleaser for movie nights, game days, or honestly just a solo snack situation you deserve.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
- 3 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado or canola oil)
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 3 popcorn kernels, cover with the lid, and wait until all 3 kernels pop — this signals the oil is hot enough.
- 2
Add the remaining popcorn kernels in a single layer, cover the pot, and remove from the heat for 30 seconds. Return to medium-high heat and cook, shaking the pot gently every 15–20 seconds, until the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops. Remove from the heat immediately and transfer the popcorn to a large mixing bowl, leaving any unpopped kernels behind.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!