Celery Free Microwave Popcorn
Popcorn is one of those snacks that feels almost universally safe — until you start reading the ingredient labels on store-bought bags and find a surprising number of unnecessary additives lurking inside. Making it yourself at home puts you fully in control of what goes into the bowl. All you need is a paper bag, a handful of kernels, a splash of neutral oil, and a few minutes in the microwave to get a light, fluffy batch that tastes genuinely better than anything from a foil packet. A drizzle of melted butter and a pinch of fine salt at the end brings it all together in the most satisfying way. The technique is dead simple — just fold the bag, shake to coat, and let your microwave do the work while you listen for that telltale slowdown in pops. It's the kind of recipe that becomes a weekly habit once you realize how easy and customizable it is.
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2 servings
- ¼ cup popcorn kernels
- 1 tsp neutral oil (such as canola or avocado oil)
- ¼ tsp fine salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the popcorn kernels and oil to a large paper bag. Fold the top of the bag over twice to seal, creasing firmly so it stays closed.
- 2
Shake the bag gently to coat the kernels with the oil.
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