Cajun-Spiced Popcorn

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 12

Spicy and flavorful Cajun-Spiced Popcorn

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

200

Sugar

Fat

10g

Cajun-spiced popcorn is a tasty and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for movie nights, parties, or anytime you want a quick and flavorful treat. The popcorn is coated with a buttery and spicy seasoning blend that includes paprika, lemon pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. This recipe takes just a few minutes to prepare and will instantly become your new go-to snack.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 300°F.
2.	In a small bowl, combine the paprika, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
3.	In a large bowl, toss the popped popcorn with the melted butter.
4.	Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the popcorn and toss well to coat.
5.	Spread the popcorn out in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
6.	Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the popcorn is slightly crisp.
7.	Serve immediately and enjoy!

PROS

Cajun-spiced popcorn will leave you craving for more with its deliciously spicy and buttery flavor.

It’s a quick and effortless snack to make for your next movie night or party.

CONS

Popcorn is a type of grain and, when consumed in large amounts, is high in calories and low in nutrients.

It may also cause digestive discomfort for some individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While popcorn is not a nutritional powerhouse, it is a whole grain that contains fiber and other beneficial nutrients.
It’s also a low-calorie snack when consumed in moderation.
The spices in this recipe, including paprika and cayenne pepper, are known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on the body.

	20 cups popped popcorn
	1/2 cup butter or margarine , melted
	2 teaspoons paprika
	2 teaspoons lemon pepper
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon garlic powder
	1 teaspoon onion powder
	1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper