How to Make Popcorn 3 Ways

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

popcorn kernels

💰Cheaper: microwave popcorn

Microwave popcorn can be more convenient.

Add 3 tablespoons of coconut oil to a pot on medium heat.

Wait for the coconut oil to melt.

Add 3 popcorn kernels to the melted oil as testers.

Once the testers pop, add the remaining popcorn kernels to the pot and cover with a lid.

Shake the pot to coat the kernels and remove from heat for about 30 seconds.

Place the pot back on the heat, slightly venting the lid, and shake occasionally until popping slows down.

Remove the pot from heat when popping slows down and pour the popcorn into a bowl.

For the air popper method, plug in the air popper and add popcorn kernels to the machine.

Wait for the popcorn to start popping out of the nozzle, being cautious of flying popcorn.

For the microwave method, take a paper lunch bag and pour in popcorn kernels.

Fold the bag down 3-4 times to keep it closed during microwaving.

Place the bag in the microwave and set it on high for around 4 minutes, listening for the popping to slow down.

Remove the bag from the microwave when popping slows down, being aware that it may explode a bit.

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