How to Make Popcorn Without a Popcorn Popper (2024)

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How to Make Popcorn Without a Popcorn Popper? ›

The easiest way to make air popped popcorn is in the microwave with a paper bag. Simply add the kernels to the bag, fold the top over to trap the steam inside, and microwave it on high heat for two to three minutes.

The easiest way to make air popped popcorn is in the microwave with a paper bag. Simply add the kernels to the bag, fold the top over to trap the steam inside, and microwave it on high heat for two to three minutes.

Place 1/4 cup popcorn kernels in a flat-bottomed brown paper lunch bag, and seal the bag by folding the top lip over twice (do not staple). Place bag on its flat side in microwave, and heat 2 to 3 minutes on high power, or until popping slows to 2- to 3-second intervals between pops.

Barley, rice, quinoa, amaranth – you name it – can be quickly popped like corn. I just did this and it's delicious!

Yes, other seeds or grains can pop although not always as big and fluffy like popcorn. Puffed rice and wheat are created with hot air. The showy, but delicious Chinese dish, Sizzling Rice pops the rice using hot oil. Corn nuts are a large type of corn kernels like hominy which are semi-popped in hot oil.

Can I pop plain popcorn kernels in a microwave? A: Yes, it's a cinch to zap your way to this addictive snack. Here's how: Place 1/3 cup kernels (no oil needed) in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with a microwave-safe plate and cook on High 2 to 3 minutes or until popping slows.

Cover the bottom of the pan with a layer of kernels. Then cover the layer of corn with water — but not enough to make the kernels float. Put the lid on and heat the pan on medium-high. Give it a shake now and then.

Alternatively, put them in a microwavable bowl and place a microwave-safe plate on top, ensuring a little air can escape while cooking. Microwave on high until the popping sound stops, this should take between 1–3 minutes, depending on your microwave. Carefully remove, sprinkle over your toppings, if using, and enjoy.

To make your popcorn pop better, try soaking the kernels in a bowl of water for 10 minutes and then draining them. Then, pop the kernels as usual. The extra moisture added to the kernels helps produce larger and fluffier popcorn. Another option is to keep the lid ajar if you're popping your popcorn on the stove.

here's a quick recipe for stove pop popcorn. and a great hack for stale kernels. if you have old kernels that just aren't popping, soak them in water for 10 to 15 minutes, dry them well and get ready to pop.

How to make popcorn with aluminum foil? ›

Place the oil, popcorn and salt in a large, 6-quart, metal mixing bowl. Cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil and poke 10 slits in the top with a knife. Place the bowl over medium heat and shake constantly using a pair of tongs to hold the bowl.

Add the popcorn kernels to a medium to large glass bowl (make sure it's tempered glass) and place a ceramic dinner plate on top of the bowl to act as a lid. Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes, then stop when you hear a few seconds between pops.

The two pans I use most for making popcorn are a deep pasta pot (big batch), and a wide, deep skillet (small batch). You're going for wide, with a lot of surface area. In either case a fitted lid is needed, although in a pinch you might try placing a baking sheet over your pot.

We recommend always cooking prepackaged popcorn on a separate plate to decrease the heat stress on the glass plate. This also ensures that the glass plate's surface stays clean of any popcorn oils.

Use a microwave safe bowl that is large enough to contain all the popped kernels (1/4 cup kernels yields about 6 cups of popped popcorn). If you use a glass bowl, make sure it is tempered glass and can handle the high heat. A vented microwave food cover is needed for this recipe.