How to Make Skillet Popcorn

Learn how to make skillet popcorn with this rich and easy recipe. This way you will be able to enjoy this delicacy at home, but without consuming excessive calories and fat.

We all love popcorn , whether in Spain or in any other country, as they symbolize celebration and hubbub. In addition, the healthier version of popcorn will bring great benefits to our body. Not to mention the most fun: preparing and eating them. Let’s go there! Therefore, here we show you how to make pan popcorn. 

Homemade way to make healthy popcorn

If you think that making popcorn in the pan is complicated, nothing is further from the truth, because the procedure is quite simple. So much so that it will surprise you and you will not want to make them in the microwave again.

It is as simple as putting a little oil to heat in a frying pan and, when it is hot, adding the raw corn . The explosions will start right away, and when you take them out, you just have to add a little salt or butter to give them a more specific flavor. Although if you want to enjoy all the health benefits of popcorn, you should avoid putting butter, salt or oil on it.

But that’s not all, because in addition to the fun, the ease with which they are prepared and the luck that this healthier version of popcorn offers benefits for our body, making them is very economical. You only need two main ingredients: oil and corn, so with a small investment you can enjoy unforgettable moments of fun. We started this homemade way to make healthy popcorn!

Ingredients:

• 60 grams of raw corn
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pinch of butter
• 1 pinch of salt

How to make popcorn in the skillet:

1. First, arrange the raw corn, oil and salt onthe kitchen bench in the suggested proportions . Next, prepare a non-stick skillet large enough so that the corn does not pile up and… Let’s get to work!
2. Put the pan over medium-high heatwith the oil and wait until it is very hot before adding the corn kernels.
3. Make sure to place the corn in the skillet sothat there is only one layer, as if the kernels are clumped together they will not cook well. Cover the pan with a lid to prevent the popcorn from flying out when it explodes, but remember to leave a little space for the steam to escape. You can also use a lid with a steam vent.
4. When the first popcorn begins to explode, lower the heat to mediumand keep moving the pan to avoid burning.
5. Once you stop hearing the popping, turn off the heat and uncover the pan. Before serving the popcorn in a bowl, remove the kernels that did not pop and add salt and / or butter to your liking. You have already prepared your healthiest version of popcorn, now, enjoy it as a family!

Benefits of the healthier version of popcorn

Thanks to this homemade way of making healthy popcorn, you will enjoy its excellent nutrients. Among them, and many others, it is worth highlighting its high content of fiber, antioxidants, phenolic compounds, B vitamins, magnesium and manganese .

You can’t even imagine the benefits that these nutrients will provide to your body. For starters, they cause satiety, making it an excellent food for any diet, are beneficial for digestion, reduce cholesterol and blood sugar, fight free radicals that cause aging, prevent cancer and prevent some degenerative diseases, among other.

How to Make Skillet Popcorn (Candy)

We cannot resist the temptation to show you a healthier version of sweet popcorn, as we know that many of you consider yourself addicted to this snack. In any case, they will always be healthier than those sold in the supermarket. Take note!

Ingredients:

• 60 grams of raw corn
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 125 grams of sugar

Elaboration:

1. Prepare the three ingredients, although if the pan is non-stick, the oil can be optional.
2. Put a drizzle of oil in the pan if you wish, wait until it is very hot and add the corn.
3. The preparation is similar to that of the previous recipe, so try to have a single layer of corn to avoid that the grains are not exploded. Remember to cover the pan as indicated above.
4. When the explosions begin, lower the fire to half until you stop hearing them. Then, remove the pan from the heat and place the popcorn in a bowl. Reservation.
5. Next, pour the sugar into another pan to prepare the caramel. Add a pinch of water to moisten the sugar a bit and put the pan on the heat.
6. Once the caramel begins to bubble, add the popcorn and stir until all of it is covered with the caramel. Even though the sugar appears to crystallize in the popcorn, keep stirring until they turn yellowish. But be careful, if you overdo it, the caramel will turn bitter. You will know when they are ready by the color, which should be very light brown or yellow.
7. To finish, place a parchment paper or a piece of aluminum foil on the work table to refresh the popcorn. Separate them with the help of a wooden spoon or a silicone spatula, so they will not stick to each other when the caramel dries. Serve them cold and delight your loved ones with this healthier version of popcorn!

Now that you know how to make pan popcorn, both sweet and salty, you have no excuse not to make it. What are you waiting for?