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Homemade Microwave Popcorn Recipe! {Easy Trick}

November 11, 2009 By Heidi 96 Comments

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Save BIG without sacrificing flavor. You’ll love this Easy Homemade Microwave Popcorn Recipe!

DIY Microwave Popcorn

Easy Homemade Microwave Popcorn??  Yep ~ it can be done, and you’ll love this easy money saving Popcorn tip!  It’s an absolute must-have for Friday night movie nights at home.

It’s a HUGE money saver at the grocery store, and a healthier version, too!  This simple little trick works like a charm!

So are you ready to make some popcorn?  You won’t believe how easy this is going to be…

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Homemade Microwave Popcorn Recipe

Save BIG without sacrificing flavor. You'll love this Easy Homemade Microwave Popcorn Recipe!
Prep Time1 min
Cook Time2 mins
Total Time3 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Popping Corn
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt {optional}
  • 2 tablespoons Butter melted {optional}

Instructions

  • Pour popping corn into brown paper lunch sack.
  • Fold end of bag over, and tape shut. {or if using a Large brown paper lunch sack, you can skip the tape}
  • Place in microwave, and lay bag flat.
  • Stop once there is approximately 3 seconds between pops. {you’ll just have to experiment with this part, and see what works best with your microwave - mine has a 'Popcorn' button that I use}.
  • Transfer to a bowl and eat as is, or sprinkle with salt and drizzle with melted butter. Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Carol says

    August 28, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    After popping, spritz lightly with water, Any added salt or dry butter seasoning will stick to the popcorn. Great for a lo-cal snack!

    Reply
  2. Charla says

    November 8, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    After the corn is popped I pour Light Olive Oil over it. It is not greasy and the corn stays very crisp. For Weight Watchers add 3 points for one tablespoon of oil. Sounds strange but it’s wonderful!

    Reply
  3. Rhonda says

    July 24, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    I make popcorn in a pot on the stove and do NOT slide it on my glass top…works just as well. Remember to vent the lid just a tad, so the popcorn doesn’t get soggy.

    Reply
  4. c says

    July 16, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Love this! I hate the greasy leftovers in the bags of microwave popcorn! Great post! Thaks.

    Reply
  5. Kimberly W. says

    February 5, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    I’ve been making popcorn this way for a few years now. I just fold the top of the bag into a tight crease and never have used tape. It works perfectly every time!

    Reply
  6. MamaC2009 says

    April 30, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    This is awesome!! Just tried it and it tastes awesome!! So much healthier too! Thanks Frugal Girls!!!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      April 30, 2012 at 5:08 pm

      Yay ~ so glad you like it!! 😉

      ~ Heidi

      Reply
  7. Rensh says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:55 am

    I think I’ll try this. I have an air popcorn popper and I use it a lot, but there is one thing I don’t like about it. The popcorn seems a little tough after it’s made. I thought it was because the popcorn I used was old, but the date on the container says it’s fresh until 12/13. I bought a different brand anyways and the date was really good. Same thing, a little tough.

    Reply
  8. Kathleen says

    March 12, 2012 at 9:43 am

    I make popcorn like this everyday. However, I do not use tape or staples. I just fold the bag tightly a number of times and that’s enough to keep the popcorn in the bag.

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    March 5, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    The hubby and I love popcorn and eat it several times a week, but we too have been trying to get away from the expense of microwave popcorn. I was purchasing coconut oil the other day for another treat (homemade Magic Shell!) and saw that you can make popcorn with it. He now insists on popcorn popped on the stove in coconut oil…it’s delicious!

    Reply
  10. Shanda says

    January 15, 2012 at 10:47 am

    I saw this on TV a while back and they recommended using butter flavored cooking spray. It helps topping stick to it (like salt, seasoning salt, etc) and also does make the popcorn soggy (as melted butter or spray butter can).

    Reply
  11. Cara says

    January 5, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Instead of butter use melted coconut oil. Yumm. And healthier!

    Reply
  12. DeAnn says

    January 4, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    I have been doing this for years.. and to get your flavoring to stick, I use Butter flavor cooking spray.

    Reply
  13. BEVERLY says

    January 3, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    I remember popping corn like this when microwaves first came out and long before they came up with expensive microwave popcorn!

    Reply
  14. 1955nurse says

    January 3, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    Did you know that for the same calories, you can either have: 3 cups ‘air-popped’ popcorn ( like this, made in the microwave) or SIX potato chips?!?!? Unreal… thanks, this is a great idea & easier than dragging out the Air-popper!!!

    Reply
  15. Sarah H says

    January 3, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    I recently tried the recipe with only 1 tbsp of oil (I still want the salt to stick) and the popcorn popped just the same and salt stuck the same, so I think I am going to go with the reduced amt of oil. LOVE this way!!

    Reply
  16. Karen says

    January 3, 2012 at 8:14 am

    Thanks for posting. Did not think to try regular popcorn in the microwave. I have an airpopper but sometimes that is still a hassle. And no matter what brand microwave popcorn I try…they all have a funny taste to me.

    Reply
  17. Sharon says

    September 16, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    I also have used stevia in place of the sugar for a low calorie fix. I also like to sprinkle cinnamon-yummmmm.

    Reply
  18. Gina says

    August 4, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    I am so excited about this idea! It will save so much money & cut down on all the gross additives they put into those microwave baggies!

    Reply
  19. Michelle says

    April 22, 2011 at 7:07 am

    LOVE this idea…just made it with my daughter as an “Earth Day Friendly” snack. Used the popcorn setting on the microwave and it was perfect. Used the bag instead of a bowl and just added some seasoning to the bag…YUMMY!!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  20. MamawW says

    April 21, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Please know that paper bags in the microwave have caught fire numerous times.

    Reply
  21. Sara says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    Great idea but I really wanna know how u keep ur kitchen so clean and mess/clutter-free!!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      April 26, 2011 at 11:12 pm

      Hee, hee… I actually made sure to *not* get the big ol’ pile just to the left in the picture. 😉

      ~ Heidi

      Reply
  22. Shirleyann says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Hi, someone mentioned they wanted to make a kettle corn version; well there is a product called Kernel Season’s Popcorn Seasoning. It comes in a variety of flavors such as: Kettle Corn, White Cheddar, Nacho Cheese,and of course Butter flavor. I use it all the time, my favorite is white cheddar 😀 You can find it at Walmart. Happy Crunching!

    Reply
  23. Lynn says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    Alton Brown tested the science, and determined you can hold the bag shut with two staples and they won’t affect your microwave. He does put in some oil, though. I add cayenne pepper and sugar for a spicy-sweet popcorn. I’ve been told to try drizzling on unrefined coconut oil for an awesome taste, but haven’t tried it!

    Reply
  24. lea says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    they also used to make a really cool plastic bowl with a vented, screw on lid.. it’s for making popcorn in the microwave. you put the oil and the popcorn in it and cook just like any other microwave popcorn. then you take the lid off and eat it out of the bowl.. mine cracked one day and i threw it out. i really should get another one and quit buying already prepared microwave popcorn.:) i as sure you could do the butter and sugar and salt thing and make a kettle corn in it as well. it was great! that’s it… going to the dreaded wally world to see if they have them still! 🙂

    Reply
  25. Jeanette says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Love, love, love doing this! One of our favorite flavors is a little bit of parmesan cheese. Mmmm – so good!

    Reply
  26. Katie says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:58 am

    I had no idea you could pop this is the microwave. I always use this popcorn but use oil and a pot. i have been wanted to buy an air popper so i could eliminate the oil but now i don’t have to thanks!

    Reply
  27. sue hulme says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:57 am

    I tried this last month. was a success and is such a savings. I plan on using it in our RV trips…saves one less packing thing. thanks for the tip!

    Reply
  28. wendy says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:54 am

    Pop Seasons has a kettle flavor too! No fuss no muss

    Reply
  29. wendy says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:54 am

    I don’t use the tape, and I use Mazola silicone free butter flavor spray to make the popcorn a little sticky and hold the flavored salts I like to use, like Pop Seasons (they have a ton of flavors, my current fav, chili lime). It’s almost a ridiculously low calorie snack and high in fiber.

    Reply
  30. Sue says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:48 am

    OK-This sounds terrific and I am definitely going to try it. But here’s a question for you (and probably a dumb one, at that). Does anyone think you could do kettle corn with artificial sweetener? Has anyone tried?

    Reply
  31. Oscarmama says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:47 am

    You don’t even need to waste a paper bag. I pop about 1/3 a cup, dry, in my Pyrex lidded 2qt casserole dish. It takes about 3:45 in my microwave, but YMMV. Awesome, cheap, healthy AND ecofriendly.

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 3, 2012 at 4:11 pm

      I use a dish also. Be sure it is pyrex or other trusted brand. I tried it with a random glass dish and it cracked. Not good! But I have never had any issues with my pyrex dish. I love it because it is ecofriendly. 😉

      Reply
  32. Jill says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:46 am

    If you don’t have a popcorn feature on your microwave how long would you set the time for and would it be on high?

    Reply
  33. Susan says

    April 2, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    This is super–apparently I am not the only hard-core popcorn freak out there!! I like the ideas to flavor it also–we put garlic powder normally, but I am thinking about maybe trying Splenda-type substitute with cinnamon on it…mmmm…we’ll see…

    Reply
  34. Catherine says

    December 14, 2010 at 9:12 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe. Cannot stop eating popcorn now! I mist mine with Pam spray and have gone crazy with the seasoning options! Thank you Frugal Girls!

    Reply
  35. Annie says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    Thank you TONS for this tip! My family loves popcorn, but we rarely have it, well because I refuse to buy it! Wow was it good!! 🙂

    Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! Such a simple thing, but I am glad you shared!

    Reply
  36. Elaine says

    June 29, 2010 at 10:16 pm

    I was soooooooooooooo amazed this worked!!! I added cinnamon and sugar…great late night snack!!!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      August 8, 2011 at 12:57 pm

      When you say you added cinnamon and sugar, did you add it before or after popping?? I have some cinnamon sugar in my pantry and that sounds SO GOOD!!

      Reply
  37. Angela says

    April 29, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Finally made it. The first time, it didn’t pop all of the kernels. Saved it and popped it a 2nd time. THANKS!

    Reply
  38. Angie says

    April 22, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Great idea. I had a microwave popper years ago but kept having to buy the little inserts for the bottom. I LURVE popcorn! 😀

    Reply
  39. Angela says

    April 22, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    Thanks for sharing I would have never thought of this. This would be perfect for Movie Nite in the Park, giving each family memeber their own bag. We have a Whirly-pop which I love how easy & traditional that is, but every so often I give in to the Homestyle Microwave popcorn when I don’t feel like cleaning up the mess, so this is a great option to paying $5 for ONLY 3 bags, that last maybe a week. : )

    Reply
  40. Jennifer says

    April 22, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    Add flavors like a tablespoon of sugar for kettle corn or cayenne pepper, garlic salt, rosemary…whatever you want!

    Reply
  41. cyndi wood says

    April 22, 2010 at 11:51 am

    I have done this when I was dieting and it’s great……

    Reply
  42. KJ says

    April 22, 2010 at 11:47 am

    I’ve always said you should be able to take regular kernels and pop them in a microwave. I wonder why I didn’t try this on my own, and figure it all out years ago… Well, I’m gonna try it now! At least I know it WILL WORK!

    Reply
  43. Karin says

    April 22, 2010 at 11:43 am

    Seriously? Why has this not popped into my head? 😉 And to think of all that $$ wasted on microwave popcorn that smells like feet while it’s cooking. Never again!
    Thanks so much for sharing this.

    Reply
  44. Isabel says

    April 22, 2010 at 11:39 am

    Thank you so much for sharing, this is such an awesome idea! I hate my popcorn popper because it sets off my smoke alarm! I will have to do this when I make caramel popcorn…Also, my kids will eat the popcorn without butter which is better for them anyway! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!

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  45. Lisa says

    March 15, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    No, to do kettle corn you add the sugar and salt to the bag before popping it. Part of what makes Kettle corn so good is the sugar carmalizes on the corn so it must be cooked on it.

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    • lauri says

      January 3, 2012 at 4:24 pm

      What if you used Splenda or Sweet n low? My Mom recently moved back in with me and popcorn is her favorite snack. She needs to start her diet and loves the sweets, but I don’t want to add the calories. Kettle corn would be the perfect sweet and salty snack if I could figure out a low cal way to do it.

      My grocery bill has skyrocketed since she came, so this will help.

      Reply
  46. Jill says

    March 3, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    Great idea, can’t believe I never thought of it. Speaking of things starting on fire in the microwave, A bread bag will start on fire. My child defrosted a whole loaf of bread in there, I didnt know it, I said, “What is on fire!”

    Reply
  47. Kim T says

    March 3, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    love this idea! thank you!

    Reply
  48. heather says

    March 2, 2010 at 6:58 am

    I have done this before but I have stapled the bag shut and it didn’t cause a problem with the staple being made of metal.

    Reply
  49. Jane says

    March 1, 2010 at 11:30 am

    Wow, can’t wait to try this later with the kids. They will love being part of the process.

    Silly question- how much popping corn do you put in?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 3, 2010 at 10:02 pm

      1/3 Cup of popping corn

      Reply
      • loujuan says

        April 23, 2011 at 8:32 pm

        do you need to add oil to the popcorn or is it dry when you put it in the bag?

        Reply
        • Cindi says

          August 9, 2011 at 8:33 am

          It is put in with no oil, it is air popped and healthy for you, depending how much butter or if you add butter at all…

          Reply
  50. Adrienne says

    February 26, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    I learned this from my Great Grandma who is now 88! She lived through the Depression and is super frugal!

    Reply
  51. Rhonda says

    February 21, 2010 at 12:19 am

    We did this at work and really enjoyed it. One lady said she tried it at home with a twist tie instead of tape and set the bag on fire from the metal inside the twist tie!

    Reply
  52. Kandi says

    January 31, 2010 at 8:11 am

    Awesome. I provide healthier snacks for a wrestling team at least 2x a week – they love popcorn! This will really make a difference in my grocery bill. Thank you!!

    Reply
  53. Sonya says

    December 3, 2009 at 6:37 pm

    I discovered this method of making popcorn a few months ago, so now this is one of the options for a snack for my 8 yr olds to take to school. There is a microwave in their cafeteria, so they are able to pop some popcorn and snack away, and it is a cheap option for me.

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  54. Amy @ Finer Things says

    November 19, 2009 at 3:05 pm

    I use the stovetop method, but this would be so nice… eliminating the need to do dishes!

    Reply
  55. Heidi @ The Frugal Girls! says

    November 15, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    Aww ~ you're welcome! I just had a bowl of popcorn myself! 🙂

    ~ Heidi

    Reply
  56. LS says

    November 15, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    I'm eating my popcorn as I speak and saying, "I love you! Thank you for this tip!"

    Reply
  57. Brenda says

    November 14, 2009 at 12:37 am

    We have been making this exact recipe for a couple of years now, obviously loving it!
    It's so much healthier, and now I can hardly eat theater popcorn…too salty and way too much butter. When we do splurge and go to a movie I just make this and put it in my purse.

    Reply
  58. Hoosier Homemade says

    November 13, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    I've never seen it done like this. What a great savings. Thanks for sharing!
    ~Liz

    Reply
  59. Vickie's Michigan Garden (my backyard) says

    November 13, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    I love this idea -so much cheaper for sure!
    vickie

    Reply
  60. Christy says

    November 13, 2009 at 12:33 am

    Way back in the stone age when microwaves were brand new this is how we made our popcorn! I forget why we stopped, I never taped the bag shut – maybe that is why! Popcorn all over the place.

    Reply
  61. KiminCA says

    November 12, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    What a GREAT idea! Less expensive AND so much more healthier. Thanks FG! =)

    Reply
  62. jennymartin116 says

    November 12, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    What a wonderful post! I cannot wait to try this at home–my kids LOVE popcorn, and I hate to buy the expensive not healthy microwave popcorn! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  63. Beth says

    November 11, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    I saw this a while back some where on the internet and have been doing making popcorn this way ever since! I don't buy the microwavable stuff anymore. This taste SO much better and it's much more cheaper 🙂

    Reply
  64. Angie.... says

    November 11, 2009 at 6:37 pm

    I do this also! so far i havent had to use tape- just fold down top

    Reply
  65. Lorraine says

    November 11, 2009 at 5:00 pm

    I eat popcorn practically every night. This is a great INEXPENSIVE way to enjoy my favorite snack. Thanks for the great recipe!!!!!
    lorrainejohnsis(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  66. Lisa says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    that is a great idea!!! thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  67. Kimberly says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    I do this all the time and love it. You don't have to use the tape either.

    Reply
  68. Heidi @ The Frugal Girls! says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    The kettle corn flavor comes from combining salt and sugar. You could certainly try topping with both and see if that solves your kettle corn cravings! 🙂

    ~ Heidi

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    • Kornerklan says

      March 4, 2010 at 8:53 am

      Would you add the sugar to the bag before popping? So it could melt?

      Reply
      • Jill says

        March 6, 2010 at 8:19 pm

        I would put the sugar in the butter and melt the butter, the sugar would then dissolve also, and then pour it over the popped popcorn.

        Reply
      • Theresa says

        April 4, 2011 at 8:57 am

        I just posted the kettle corn recipe in the above post. I make it all the time!!!

        Reply
  69. Me and my boys says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    Genius! This is one of those things that makes you slap yourself in the head and say "Why didn't I think of that?" =)
    Tammy

    Reply
  70. mom2nji says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    I am going to have to try this!! Thanks.

    Reply
  71. Anonymous says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    What a great idea! Any idea how to get the Kettle Corn flavor?? That's my favorite!

    Reply
    • jesse says

      March 3, 2010 at 5:51 pm

      put some sugar in it

      Reply
    • Theresa says

      April 4, 2011 at 8:55 am

      I make kettle corn all the time!! Put 3 kernels in a pot on the stove. Just cover the kernels with canola oil. Once they have popped the oil is hot enough. Pour 1/3 cup sugar in and 1/2 cup kernels in. Slide pot back and forth until the popping has slowed down. Dump into a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Mix to coat evenly and then just wait a couple of minutes for it to cool and harden. Enjoy!!!!!!!!

      Reply
      • kd says

        April 21, 2011 at 12:02 pm

        Don’t forget to put a lid on it.

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      • Bert in Rice says

        April 21, 2011 at 12:48 pm

        Insert text to read as follows:

        “1/2 cup kernels in. Cover the pot. Hold the cover in place with one hand while sliding the pot back and forth…”

        That’s how we made popcorn in the olden days before microwaves.

        Reply
        • Sherry says

          December 12, 2011 at 2:18 pm

          “Like” LOL I remember my grandma making it that way 😉

          Reply
        • Rensh says

          March 19, 2012 at 10:51 am

          If anyone needed to be told to put the lid on, they probably deserve the mess and would have a “ah ha” moment. 🙂

          Reply
      • Nancy Meyer says

        April 22, 2011 at 3:57 pm

        Yes I love your idea.This is how we popped pop corn all the time when i was growing up.I now have a glass range top and tried it but it scratched it from moving it back & forth.I wish i had a gas stove. That pop corn is the best.
        Nancy

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        • Theresa says

          April 22, 2011 at 9:40 pm

          Nancy,
          I too have a glass range, and it does not get scratched when I make this. Maybe if you try a different pot, you could be successful. It is a shame if you are not able to make this. Best of luck!!

          Reply
        • Jackie says

          January 3, 2012 at 3:31 pm

          I use a whirley pop to make my popcorn. I have a glass top stove as well. It gives the fresh made flavor and you don’t slide it back and forth on the stove top! Love my Whirley Pop!

          Reply
          • Haiett says

            January 7, 2012 at 12:11 pm

            What is a Whiskey Pop?

            Reply
          • kyle says

            January 22, 2012 at 3:53 pm

            A whirley pop is a pan with a lid that has a crank attached through it, so you can turn the crank and it stirs the popcorn inside as it pops. They’re nothing new, though this brand name may be. My grandparents had one from years ago.

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          • becky says

            May 26, 2012 at 5:31 pm

            I too scratched up my glass stove top doing it the old fashioned way. I thought I read a warning about aluminum on a glass stove top. I’m so anxious to use my whirley pop but afraid to ruin either the popper or the stove. Anyone know why this warning exists?

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        • monique says

          August 28, 2015 at 9:41 am

          May I suggest you pick up your pan so it doesn’t touch the stove while you are shaking it….just barely life it off. Then return to the heat for a few seconds and repeat. Works here anyway.

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      • Christine says

        July 17, 2013 at 7:33 pm

        I had totally had forgotten how to do this, thanks! Now let’s find one for caramel corn.

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