Homemade Chili Seasoning Popcorn
This snack is a spicy version of popcorn. It uses the same spices found in chili.
You cook the corn in a pot. Then you add a mix of salts and peppers.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 10, 2026Share
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Description
This snack is a spicy version of popcorn. It uses the same spices found in chili.
You cook the corn in a pot. Then you add a mix of salts and peppers.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 8
2 tablespoons canola oil
0.5 cup white popcorn kernels
0.5 teaspoon popcorn salt, divided
0.125 teaspoon garlic powder
0.125 teaspoon onion powder
0.125 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
0.125 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
0.125 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
Instructions
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Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Put in one kernel. The oil is hot when that kernel pops.
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Add 0.5 cup of kernels and 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Stir it. Cover the pot with foil and poke 10 holes in the foil with a knife. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the popping stops. Take the pot off the heat.
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Add the rest of the salt, 0.125 teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, chipotle pepper, and ancho pepper. Shake the pot to coat the corn.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 8g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Sodium 292mg
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Total Carbohydrate 19g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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