Spicy Parmesan Party Popcorn | Daily Dine

Spicy Parmesan Party Popcorn

Great party food because it's so fast and cheap to make, and so addictive but your guests won't get too full! The key tip with this is to prepare it all in advance then assemble just before serving, otherwise the oil spray and moisture in the parmesan gets absorbed into the popcorn so it loses its crunchiness.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 16

Nutritional Information

Calories:101 kcal

Carbohydrate:1.2 g

Cholesterol:3 mg

Fat:10.3 g

Protein:1.7 g

Saturated Fat:2.5 g

Sodium:625 mg

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil ((not required if air popping with a popcorn maker))

1/2 cup popping corn

Olive oil spray

1/2 to 2/3 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese ((finely grated) (Note 1))

3/4 tsp fine salt ((Not flakes because it won't stick. Table salt is fine))

1 tsp cayenne pepper ((or chilli) (adjust to your taste))

1/2 tsp paprika ((optional - this is for a bit of extra colour))

Instructions

Step 1
Pop the popcorn in a popcorn maker or on the stove (see steps 2 and 3).
Step 2
Make popcorn on the stove: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add a few pieces of popcorn - if the corn slowly spins in the oil then the oil is hot enough.
Step 3
Add remaining popcorn and cover with a lid. Once the popcorn starts popping, shake the pot gently every now and then.
Step 4
Remove from heat when the popping stops (when you can count to 3 between pops) and transfer to a large bowl.
Step 5
Combine the salt, cayenne pepper and paprika in a small bowl and mix to combine ("Spice Mix.
Step 6
Get a large serving bowl and place 1/3 of the popcorn in it. Spray generously with olive oil then sprinkle over 1/3 of the parmesan and 1/3 of the Spice Mix.Repeat twice more. Do not toss. The flavourings will naturally toss through as people start to dig in.
Step 7
Serve immediately.

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