Popcorn Snack Attack! 8 Awesome Toppings for Popcorn

Emma Christensen
Emma Christensen
Emma is a former editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer. Check out her website for more cooking stories
updated May 2, 2019
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When it comes to snacking, we are devout popcorn fans. It’s quick to make,

travels well

We always toss the popcorn with melted butter or a drizzle of olive oil before adding any of the toppings. It helps the spices and herbs to stick to the individual kernels. In all cases, we use around a tablespoon of spice mix for a 6 cup batch of popped corn.

• Herbes de Provence – Light and savory, perfect for an afternoon snack
• Chili Powder – We love the spicy smoky flavor with the popcorn
• Lemon Zest and Cracked Pepper – The zest gets so fragrant!
• Chinese 5-Spice Powder – Warm spices make this a sweet treat
• Furikake – This Japanese seasoning is full of umami goodness
• Nutritional Yeast – Sounds strange, but this adds a cheesy flavor!
• Powdered Sugar – A quick version of kettle-corn
• Browned Butter and Salt – Nutty and caramel-sweet, like a cross between kettle and caramel corn

What other toppings do you like on your popcorn?

Related: How to Make Popcorn

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