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Chili Lime Popcorn
6 servings · 13 min total
Freshly popped corn tossed in melted butter, tangy lime, and a kick of chili powder. Bold, zesty, and hard to stop snacking on.
Ingredients
- 100 g popcorn kernels
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
Contains: Milk
Allergen info is best-effort — please verify yourself.
Method
- 1.
Test the popcorn kernels — Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Add a few popcorn kernels and wait until they pop.
- 2.
Pop the remaining kernels — Add the remaining kernels, cover, and shake occasionally, popping for about 5 minutes until the popping slows to a few seconds apart.
- 3.
Drizzle with lime butter — Tip the popcorn into a large bowl and drizzle with the melted butter, lime juice, and lime zest.
- 4.
Toss with chili and lime — Sprinkle over the chili powder and salt, then toss thoroughly until evenly coated. Serve immediately.