5 from 6 votes
Homemade Ranch Popcorn
When homemade popcorn pairs up with ranch seasoning, it's a match made in heaven. It's tangy, herby, and savory with garlic and onion, parsley, and dill - you won't be able to get enough of this easy snack. Even better? It's ready in just 5 minutes!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
16
cups
Calories:
71 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Ranch Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon buttermilk powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- ½ teaspoon dill dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chives heaping teaspoon, dried
- 1 teaspoon salt more to taste, fine sea salt
- black pepper a few turns, to taste, freshly ground
Popcorn
- 3 Tablespoon cooking oil refined coconut oil is preferred, of choice
- 1/2 /2 cup popcorn kernels
- 4 Tablespoon butter unsalted
- 4 drops soy sauce optional, or Worcheshire sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the ranch seasoning ingredients (buttermilk powder, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, salt, and pepper). Set aside.
- In a large heavy-bottomed large stockpot or dutch oven, add the oil and three popcorn kernels, heating over high heat. Cover the pan. These are the "test kernels" and once they pop, it signals that the oil is officially hot enough to pop all the kernels at the same time.
- Meanwhile, measure out the remaining 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels and begin preparing your butter by melting it either in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop. If microwaving, run it in 20-second intervals, checking often to keep it from exploding. Add the drops of soy sauce or Worcheshire sauce, if using.
- Once the three test kernels have popped, immediately add the 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels to the pan. Cover and remove from heat, gently swirling from side to side for 20 seconds. Return the pan to the heat, and the popcorn kernels will almost immediately begin popping.
- Once the kernels are about halfway done popping, slightly crack the lid to allow excess steam to escape. Do this when the stockpot is approximately halfway full with popcorn, or about 30 seconds to 1 minute after they've popped – this does not have to be exact.
- If needed, you can gently shake the pan side to side to allow any remaining kernels to make it to the bottom of the pan to pop. Once the popping has slowed or just stopped, immediately pour the popcorn into your serving bowl. It's helpful if you have a large bowl with a lid. Alternatively, use a large brown paper bag to toss.
- Toss the freshly made popcorn with the melted butter until evenly coated, ensuring it's tossed well. Then, sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over buttered popcorn and toss or shake to coat until completely covered. Add salt and adjust to taste. Enjoy immediately!
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Notes
- Nutrition is based on 16 cups; the popcorn will make approximately 16 cups of popcorn, which can easily serve up to 8 or more, depending on your hunger levels and situation.
- If using bulk ranch seasoning, use about 2 1/2 to 3 teaspoons of the dry mix.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Potassium
34mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
196IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 196IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.