Best Tex Mex Popcorn Recipes

TEX-MEX POPCORN

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Spicy Southwest seasoning makes this snackin'-good popcorn ideal for any fiesta. -Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup popcorn kernels
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

Steps:

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the popcorn kernels, oil and cumin seeds until oil begins to sizzle. Cover and shake for 2-3 minutes or until popcorn stops popping., Transfer to a large bowl; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Continue spritzing and tossing until popcorn is coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TEX-MEX SAVORY POPCORN

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A delicious popcorn that combines all of your favorite Tex-Mex flavors!

Provided by FoodRight's Youth Chef Academy

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Popcorn Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ cup popcorn kernels
3 tablespoons canola oil
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
½ lime, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 ounces Cotija cheese, finely grated

Steps:

Place popcorn, oil, and salt in a 4-quart pan. Cover with a lid; make sure lid is not too tight so steam can escape.
Place the pan over high heat. Move pan back and forth when kernels begin to pop. Continue shaking the pan until popping sounds slow down. Remove from heat. Stir in any salt that accumulated on the sides and transfer popcorn to a large bowl.
Add butter to the hot pan to melt. Drizzle melted butter over the popcorn. Drizzle lime juice and zest over the top.
Combine paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle seasonings and Cotija cheese over the popcorn; toss to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 260.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SPICY TEX-MEX POPCORN WITH PARMESAN

SPICY TEX-MEX POPCORN WITH PARMESAN image

Categories Vegetable Quick & Easy Healthy

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1/3 cup grape seed or olive oil
1 cup popcorn kernels
Cooking spray or olive oil mister
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In small bowl, combine chili powder, Kosher salt, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, and oregano. Pour oil and kernels into large, heavy bottomed pot and cover. Shake gently and continuously over moderately high heat while corn pops. When popping stops, after about 6 minutes, remove pan from heat. Carefully pour popped kernels into one or more large bowls. Toss corn and spray with cooking spray or mist with olive oil 4 to 5 times; then, while still hot, mix in spices and Parmesan.