How Long Do You Cook Popcorn In The Microwave

Ditch the store-bought microwave popcorn and make Homemade Microwave Popcorn with just a few simple steps, for a healthier whole-grain snack.

homemade microwave popcorn popped in glass bowl

Popcorn is one of our all-time favorite snacks at our house.

While I prefer, Stovetop Popcorn, I also love homemade microwave popcorn.

How to Make Homemade Popcorn in a Microwave

Yes, you can have homemade microwave popcorn without buying prepackaged bags.

The method for making homemade microwave popcorn is INCREDIBLY easy.

Making Microwave Popcorn using a Bowl

Pour in ½ cup kernels into the bowl and cover the bowl with a plate.
Place in microwave and heat 2-5 minutes (timing depends on your wattage of microwave).
The popcorn will be done when popping slows to more than a second between pops.
Of course, you can use a special bowl designed for popcorn in the microwave, but I just use a glass bowl.

popcorn kernels in glass bowl with plate on top ready for microwave

Making Microwave Popcorn with a Paper Bag

I used to use a brown paper lunch bag in the microwave, however, there are now warnings against this method, and I have heard of them catching on fire in the microwave--so if you used this method before--It is time to make a change to using a BOWL to pop popcorn in the microwave.

How to Season Homemade Microwave Popcorn

Seasoning homemade popcorn is up to you and the options are limitless.

Mist with oil and season with fine salt.
Coat with melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
Sprinkle with cheese and seasonings.
Use Parmesan cheese with Italian seasoning.
Drizzle with caramel and chocolate chips.

More Easy Homemade Snacks

Stovetop Popcorn
Homemade Cheese Crackers
Easy Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Sushi
Gluten-Free No-Bake Granola Bars

Bowl of Homemade Microwave Popcorn

▢ ¼-1/2 popcorn kernels

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Pour in ½ cup kernels into the bowl and cover the bowl with a plate.
Place in microwave and heat 2-5 minutes (timing depends on your wattage of microwave).
The popcorn will be done when popping slows to more than a second between pops.
Spray the popcorn with a cooking spray or toss with melted butter. Toss with salt.

Be sure to use a bowl and plate that are heat safe.
The glass bowl method makes two servings of homemade popcorn.
Of course, you can use a special bowl designed for popcorn in the microwave, but I just use a glass bowl.

Calories: 60 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 1 g | Fiber: 1 g

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