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Smoky Paprika Butter Popcorn

Popcorn popped in a covered pan and tossed with smoked paprika butter.

Total
10 min
Hands on
8 min
Serves
2
Method
hob
Cuisine
American

Per serving · estimated

Energy
260 kcal
Protein
4 g
Fat
17 g
Carbs
24 g
Freshly cooked Smoky Paprika Butter Popcorn

Method

  1. Step 1 of 8

    Pour the oil into a large deep pan over medium-high heat.

    • sunflower oil
    heat oil in pan
  2. Step 2 of 8

    Add the popcorn kernels in a single layer and stir to coat in the oil.

    • popcorn kernels
  3. Step 3 of 8

    Cover with a lid and shake the pan every 20 seconds until the popping slows to a few seconds apart, about 3 minutes.

    • popcorn kernels
    3 min
    lid on pan
  4. Step 4 of 8

    Tip the popcorn into a large bowl and discard any unpopped kernels.

    • popcorn kernels
  5. Step 5 of 8

    Melt the butter in the empty pan over low heat.

    • butter
    melt butter in pan
  6. Step 6 of 8

    Stir the smoked paprika into the melted butter for 15 seconds.

    • smoked paprika
    • butter
    0 min
  7. Step 7 of 8

    Pour the paprika butter over the popcorn and toss well.

    • butter
    • popcorn kernels
  8. Step 8 of 8

    Scatter over flaky salt, toss again and divide into two bowls.

    • flaky salt

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