For popcorn connoisseurs, around the globe, a bit of flavour can elevate the taste experience to an entirely new level. From the hot buttery to caramel-coated kernels, seasoned popcorn delights and popcorn seasoning can turn routine film snacks into tastebud bliss.
The great thing about popcorn is that you can purchase some exceptionally tasty flavourings or make your own right at home. So, which is the best? Here’s our list of favourites.
Delicious Popcorn Seasonings Available for Purchase
1. Best Classic Popcorn Seasoning
Tone’s Popcorn Seasoning
Classic popcorn, the kind you ate at a movie theatre as a child brings back memories of a magical carefree time. This seasoning by Tone’s offers a classic salt and butter twist to homemade popcorn to bring those memories flooding back.
2. Best Gourmet Popcorn Seasoning
Sabatino Tartufi Truffle Zest Seasoning
For the refined palate, black truffles are stars on the gourmet cuisine stage. This Italian-made seasoning is appropriate for a myriad of dishes from pasta to potatoes, to soups and more, so why not include popcorn on the menu?
3. Best Spicy Popcorn Seasoning
Frank’s RedHot Original Seasoning Blend
Do you love hot spicy foods? Well, popcorn is the perfect medium to enjoy spiciness. Frank’s RedHot blend of seasoning mixes herbs and spices with a touch of cayenne pepper and paprika to entice the taste buds, and ideal when used to season your popcorn. What’s more, you can use it on meat, fries, or in dips to add some zest to your food.
4. Best Popcorn Seasoning for Those with a Sweet Tooth
Wabash Valley Farms Sweet Caramel Popcorn Seasoning
Caramel popcorn is the classic sweet twist to a favourite snack. When prepared at home, it can be challenging due to the mess that comes with making it. If you want that sweet caramel flavour without the extra work, Wabash Valley Farms makes a lovely, sweet caramel seasoning to satisfy your sweet tooth and it’s fat-free.
This company also makes a variety of seasonings including bacon, Ranch, Jalapeno, White Cheddar Cheese, and more if you enjoy variety.
5. Best Flavoured Popcorn
Safe + Fair Food Company Dill Pickle Seasoned Popcorn
If you prefer seasoned popcorn that’s ready to eat, this popcorn prepared with real dill and dill oil is difficult to beat. Pickled, tangy, and perfectly salted, it’s also gluten-free. The Safe + Fair Food Company has a tasty selection of popcorn flavours including the popular cracked pepper popcorn.
Delicious Popcorn Seasoning to Make at Home
6. Popcorn with a Taste of Italy
Italians are known for their excellent food, so why should popcorn be any less? Try this easy recipe for a taste of “la dolce vita”.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 Tbsp. of popcorn, unpopped
- 1.5 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1.5 Tbsp garlic salt
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Method
- Place the unpopped popcorn and ¼ cup olive oil in a saucepan on the stove. Cook over high heat, shaking until all the corn is popped, and the pan lid lifts. Pour the popped corn into a large bowl.
- Mix the tablespoons of olive oil, seasoning, and garlic salt well and then toss over the popcorn. Coat the popcorn well and add in the Parmesan cheese. Buon appetito!
7. Louisiana-style Cajun Popcorn
Louisiana is famous for its Cajun cuisine, so why not appreciate it in a snack!
Ingredients
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 Tsp. paprika
- 1 Tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. lemon pepper
- 1 tsp. onion pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 20 cups popped popcorn
Method
- Pop the popcorn while preheating the oven to 350°
- Place the popped popcorn in a large pan.
- Blend together the melted bowl, lemon pepper, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic and onion powders.
- Pour the mix over the popcorn and toss until evenly coated.
- Oven bake for 15 minutes, mixing after every 5 minutes.
- Remove, cool, and enjoy!
8. The Chocolate Lovers Popcorn
If you are a chocoholic, why limit chocolate to sweets only? This popcorn with a chocolate twist will not disappoint.
Ingredients
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder, unsweetened
- ¼: 400″>¼ tsp. baking soda
- 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 250°. Meanwhile, melt the butter on the stove.
- Blend in the cocoa powder and sugar, whisking well.
- Bring to a boil to dissolve the sugar. Once dissolved, remove from the stove.
- Blend in the baking soda.
- Place the popped popcorn on a baking sheet and pour the mixture over it. Add the salt to taste and toss.
- Bake the popcorn for approximately 30 minutes stirring every so often.
- Cool and serve.
- Peanut Butter Flavored Popcorn
If you don’t have much on hand in your cupboard but still want to make a treat, consider this recipe for peanut butter-flavored popcorn with a few basics from your kitchen dispensary.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. white sugar
- 1 Tbsp. peanut butter (natural, without the extras)
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unpopped kernels
Method
- Pop your popcorn using whatever method you generally employ.
- While popping, place the sugar, peanut butter, butter and vanilla in a saucepan and blend thoroughly over medium heat.
- Once the sugar dissolves completely, remove it from the stove and drizzle over your freshly popped popcorn. Toss to coat. Allow your popcorn to cool and serve.