How to Cook Popcorn in a Skillet

In this cooking basics tutorial, I will show you how to pop popcorn in a skillet. Time to get old school haha. I love popcorn and have been making it since I was a little kid. I have used almost every contraption imaginable to make popcorn but this is still one of my favorite ways.

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Follow the easy steps below or watch the short video tutorial or do both! :)

Ingredients:

1. 1/3 to 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels (65 to 105g)
2. 2 Tbsp of butter or oil (26g)
3. Skillet or pot with lid or use foil
4. Season to taste

Take a 12-inch skillet, or you can use any size, the amount of kernels needed will vary depending on the size, then add the kernels and the butter. You can use salted or unsalted butter or use oil like coconut oil, canola oil, avocado oil. Use something with a high smoke point if you are going to use oil. Ghee is also an amazing choice.

Set the burner between medium and medium-hi heat. Add the pan and add the lid.

You can also use a deep pot and cover it with foil. Just make sure to poke holes in the foil to let the steam out.

Now gently move the pan back and forth over the hot burner until the kernels pop. It will take 4 to 5 minutes or so. Once you hear only a few kernels popping every 2 seconds, remove it from the heat.

Now remove the lid and pour the popcorn in a bowl. Season as desired. There are all kinds of things you can add like melted butter, salt, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, paprika, etc.

Enjoy!

*Print the stovetop popcorn recipe here if you want.

Now watch those steps in action with this short video tutorial. :)