If the recipe doesn’t call for a liquid, simply mix dry ingredients into the popcorn. If the recipe calls for oil or another liquid, drizzle over the popcorn first, then mix in the dry or fresh ingredients. With all of these popcorn toppings, simply mix the dry or fresh ingredients first, then set aside. Note: use these links to find high-quality herbs and gourmet salts for the recipes above. 1 Tablespoon dried kale (crushed), ½ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt, ½ teaspoon nutritional yeast Cilantro Limeġ teaspoon fresh chopped cilantro, ½ teaspoon lime juice powder, ½ teaspoon salt Everything Bagelġ teaspoon sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, 1 teaspoon garlic powder or dried garlic flakes, 1 teaspoon onion powder or dried onion flakes, ½ teaspoon salt Chili Cheeseġ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast Popcorn toppings for the health-conscious. ½ teaspoon ginger powder, ¼ teaspoon wasabi powder, ½ teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute, 1 teaspoon soy sauce or ponzu Lemon Dillġ teaspoon dried lemon peel or powdered lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried dill weed Health Nut Great for chicken wings and popcorn toppings! 2 Tablespoons hot sauce, 1 Tablespoon butter melt hot sauce and butter together, drizzle over the top, and mix well BBQġ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon celery salt Oriental Who wouldn’t love taco flavors for popcorn toppings? ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon celery salt Smoked Paprika and Parsleyġ Tablespoon fresh chopped basil, 1 teaspoon crushed pine nuts, a bit of olive oil to coat Buffalo 1 teaspoon dried sumac powder, 1 teaspoon freeze-dried blueberries (crushed), 1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute, ⅛ teaspoon smoked salt Chocolate Mintġ tablespoon cacao or cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves, ½ teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute Chocolate Peanut Butterġ Tablespoon peanut butter powder, 1 teaspoon cacao or cocoa powder, ½-1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute Maple Baconġ Tablespoon bacon (cooked very crisp and crushed), 1 teaspoon maple syrup powder or brown sugar Raspberry Truffleġ Tablespoon freeze-dried raspberries (crushed), 1 teaspoon cacao or cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute Savory Popcorn Toppings Italianġ Tablespoon Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed) Thaiġ teaspoon curry powder, 2 teaspoons coconut flakes Ranchġ Tablespoon buttermilk powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon salt Taco Perhaps the most unique of our popcorn toppings. One of our favorite popcorn toppings! 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon sea salt Pumpkin Spiceġ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground ginger Strawberry Shortcakeġ teaspoon freeze-dried strawberries (crushed), 1 teaspoon dried milk powder (or coconut milk powder or almond milk powder), ½ teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute Northwoods Sweet Toppings Churroġ teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute, 1 teaspoon cinnamon Kettle CornĢ teaspoons sugar or sugar substitute, ½ teaspoon salt Aztecġ teaspoon cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute, ¼ teaspoon salt Salted Caramel The below recipes are enough topping for 4 cups of popped corn. These topping recipes are simple and most can be stored if you make enough for next time. How to Make 25 Delicious Popcorn Toppings Note: use these links to find high-quality herbs and gourmet salts for the recipes below. These also make a great gift for any popcorn/movie fanatic! Mix up the powdered combinations, seal in labeled glass spice jars, and pair with DVDs or gift cards to purchase movies.
But whether you’re popping inside or outside, it’s all about the popcorn toppings!Īs far as toppings go, salt and butter are great, but there are so many more toppings to experiment with! Fall is the perfect time to do this, whether in a fireplace or over a fire pit. Let’s try unique flavors like kettle corn, salted caramel corn, or even pesto flavor popcorn!įor me, there’s nothing more fun than popping popcorn over an open fire. 25 sweet and savory ideas for popcorn toppings.