Never overspend on Microwave Popcorn from the store again! Learn how to make popcorn in the microwave from scratch with these two easy methods. No popcorn popper needed!
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time2 minutesmins
Total Time4 minutesmins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: glass bowl popcorn, microwave popcorn in a bag
Place ⅓ cup popcorn kernels in a paper lunch sack. Fold the top down making 2 folds.
Set the bag upright in the microwave. If the bag tips over while the popcorn is popping, it’s ok. It will not affect the popcorn.
Microwave for 1 and-a-half minutes or until there is 1-2 seconds between popping kernels. It is better to have a few unpopped kernels than a whole bag of burned popcorn.
Always monitor the popping process. Leaving the bag unattended and microwaving for too long may result in fire.
After the popcorn is done popping, remove the bag and add desired toppings.
Notes
You can also make this using a glass microwave safe bowl. Place ½ cup popcorn kernels in bowl. Cover bowl with microwave safe plate. Microwave for 2-5 minutes, or until there is 1-2 seconds between popping kernels. (*mine took exactly 5 minutes). Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave. It will be hot. Serve with desired toppings.