Spicy Palomitas

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5

24 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    6 cups

  • Calories

    39 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Spicy Palomitas

Spicy Palomitas are freshly popped plain popcorn coated with a bold chili seasoning blend including chipotle and ancho chile powders, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and sugar. This combination provides a smoky, slightly sweet, and savory flavor profile with a gentle heat. The seasoning enhances the light crunch of the popcorn, making it a flavorful snack option.

Description

This recipe for Spicy Palomitas transforms plain popcorn into a snack bursting with smoky and spicy flavor through a simple seasoning mix. The blend of chipotle chile powder and ancho chile powder introduces warm, mild heat complemented by the earthiness of cumin and the pungency of garlic powder. Adding kosher salt enhances the taste balance, while sugar provides a subtle counterpoint to the spiciness.

The popcorn is freshly popped without any oil or butter, allowing the dry seasoning to cling effectively when sprinkled on top. This easy approach yields a snack with crisp texture and layered flavors ideal for enjoying during casual occasions or as a tasty alternative to traditional popcorn flavors.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ tablespoon kosher salt
  • ½ tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder ground
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
  • 6 cups Popcorn popped, plain

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients and sprinkle as much as you want over fresh popped popcorn.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cups Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 287mg (12%) Potassium 33mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cups
Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 287mg 12%
Potassium 33mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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