Your favorite movie night snack just got an upgrade with these easy and delicious Flavored Popcorn Recipes. From savory taco and salsa verde popcorns, to sweet white chocolate and honey lemon flavors, you’re sure to find a new recipe to try that is perfect for every occasion!
The Johnson Family loves Movie Night! We actually bought a massive sectional sofa specifically for movie night viewing comfort! And no movie night would be complete without gourmet popcorn, am I right?
Below you will find some of the best popcorn recipes with unique flavors to turn plain popcorn into something special. What better way to celebrate the holidays, birthdays, game day, or munch on as an afternoon snack!
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Sweet and Salty Popcorn Recipes
White Chocolate Popcorn
You will love how easy this White Chocolate Popcorn recipe is to make! This family favorite can be jazzed up with M&Ms and colored sprinkles for any theme or occasion.
Did you know that you can make DIY kettle corn popcorn at home? This sweet and salty instant pot kettle corn recipe is an easy homemade snack that is highly addictive!
Sticky Bun Popcorn is a decadent, sweet treat that combines the flavors of a classic sticky bun with the crunch of popcorn and pecans – perfect for movie night!
Microwave Method: Place one-third cup of popcorn kernels in a brown lunch bag and microwave for 3.5 minutes, or use the popcorn button. I usually make two batches and snack on the leftovers.
Savory Popcorn Recipes
Wasabi Popcorn Recipe
This homemade Wasabi Popcorn recipe is tossed with wasabi powder, garlic, sugar, salt, and oil to create a sweet and spicy flavor combination for snacking.
Did you know that you can make popcorn in an Instant Pot? That’s right, you can have fresh, hot popcorn in minutes whenever those snack cravings strike!
Stovetop Method: Pour 3 tablespoons of oil and 0.5-cup of popcorn kernels into a 4-quart pot. Cover pot with lid leaving it slightly ajar so the steam can escape. Cook popcorn over medium heat shaking the pan frequently. When popping slows, remove the the pot from heat.
Popcorn FAQs
Is yellow or white popcorn kernels better?
Yellow popcorn kernels puff up larger and fluffier than white kernels which gives you more surface area for your flavorings, and they hold up better when coating with chocolate and caramel.
Do movie theaters use white or yellow kernels?
Yellow kernels are used by most movie theaters because they puff up big, are less crumbly, and have a buttery yellow hue.
How do you store leftover popcorn?
Allow popcorn to cool completely and place in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for 3 to 5 days. Popcorn will become chewier the longer you store it.
Lisa Johnson is a recipe developer, food photographer, and creator of Cooking with Curls food blog, a website featuring accessible recipes made from scratch. Lisa goal is to get you out of your comfort zone and show you that cooking from home doesn’t have to be intimidating and shares step-by-step photo tutorials for each of her recipes. Lisa has been featured in Country Living, Parade, BuzzFeed, Huntington Post, and more.
Wow! I am loving all of these popcorn flavors, Lisa. But I have to say that I want to try the Honey-Lemon and Marshmallow the most! 🙂 We adore Big Hero 6 here! We already pre-ordered our copy for tomorrow. 😉
Thanks Carrie. I have just about finished off the marshmallow popcorn, it is so good!! I guess I better make more so I have something to eat while I’m watching the movie. 😉
Lisa these are so fun!! I want to get my hands on a big bowl of that Wasabi popcorn – wow. My boys love this movie. Can’t wait to see it at home. Pinned!
this is just too adorable and perfect for our Friday night Big Hero 6 viewing! I am always looking for a new way to dress up popcorn and you have it covered! #client
I am in love with this popcorn idea! Way to think outside the box! 🙂 How creative and super yummmmmmy! We just watched the movie twice back to back days! Maybe we will have to watch it again tomorrow so we can enjoy some of this popcorn! 🙂
Cathy
Wait…what? How have I not heard of this movie? I really need to get out more. Popcorn #3 looks like my new favorite. 🙂
-andi
Well you have been a bit busy, Andi. 😉 #3 is my favorite as well!
Wow! I am loving all of these popcorn flavors, Lisa. But I have to say that I want to try the Honey-Lemon and Marshmallow the most! 🙂 We adore Big Hero 6 here! We already pre-ordered our copy for tomorrow. 😉
Thanks Carrie. I have just about finished off the marshmallow popcorn, it is so good!! I guess I better make more so I have something to eat while I’m watching the movie. 😉
Very clever!!! Love these Big Hero 6 themed popcorn recipes! Great for adults and kids! yum!
Thank you so much Shana. 🙂 I was trying to keep everyone in the family happy!!
These are so fun, Lisa! I love all these popcorn flavors! My son would gobble these up in no time!
Thank you Kelly, hopefully he shares some with you! 😉
Lisa these are so fun!! I want to get my hands on a big bowl of that Wasabi popcorn – wow. My boys love this movie. Can’t wait to see it at home. Pinned!
Thank you Claire! 🙂
this is just too adorable and perfect for our Friday night Big Hero 6 viewing! I am always looking for a new way to dress up popcorn and you have it covered! #client
Thank you Jenna, I hope you enjoy the flavors! 🙂
what a neat mommy you are! Fun movie nights at your house!
Awe, thank you so much! It gets pretty crazy with 25 teenagers piled up on the sofa watching movies, but I love it. 🙂
Not only am I going to say that you are very creative with the popcorn action… but with the cardstock! What a great post!!
Thank you Gloria!! I had a blast with this post…and eating the popcorn! 😉
They all look amazing, I’d have to pick Honey Lemon as my fave! Pinning!
What an adorable and yummy idea!
I am in love with this popcorn idea! Way to think outside the box! 🙂 How creative and super yummmmmmy! We just watched the movie twice back to back days! Maybe we will have to watch it again tomorrow so we can enjoy some of this popcorn! 🙂
Cathy
Thank you so much Cathy!! I am addicted to the Baymax popcorn, and need to make more. 🙂