Name: Cajun-Spiced Popcorn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 20 cups popped popcorn; 0.5 cup butter; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons lemon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

20 cups popped popcorn
cup butter
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).

Step 2: Place the popped popcorn in a large roasting pan.

Step 3: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, paprika, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir to mix well.

Step 4: Pour the butter mixture over the popcorn. Stir to coat the popcorn as evenly as possible.

Step 5: Place the roasting pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes for an even bake.

Step 6: Once done, remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Step 7: Serve immediately or store in an airtight for later enjoyment.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	107
Total Fat	9g (12% DV)
Saturated Fat	4g (19% DV)
Cholesterol	12mg (4% DV)
Sodium	312mg (14% DV)
Total Carbohydrate	5g (2% DV)
Dietary Fiber	1g (4% DV)
Total Sugars	0g
Protein	1g (2% DV)
Vitamin C	0mg (0% DV)
Calcium	3mg (0% DV)
Iron	0mg (2% DV)
Potassium	30mg (1% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

Comments

Kimberly Hernandez

10/01/2025 09:14:10 PM

I absolutely loved this recipe! It was incredibly delicious and addictive. I opted to make it with microwave popcorn and decided to use only half of the suggested amount of spice and butter mixture. I also substituted seasoning salt for regular salt, which added a great flavor. I baked it for about 7 minutes, as I was worried about burning it. A helpful tip I followed was lining the baking sheet with parchment paper before adding the popcorn. This made cleanup a breeze as I could simply lift out the parchment paper with the popcorn on it, leaving no greasy mess on the pan. Thank you for sharing this fantastic recipe!

Benjamin White

10/03/2025 03:30:27 AM

My husband rated it a 4, but I would give it a solid 4.5. I halved the recipe to make only two servings and skipped the butter and salt altogether. I used Orville's Naturals lightly salted popcorn and added the seasonings right in the bag after popping. I enjoyed the kick from the cayenne and the zing from the lemon pepper. Delicious!

Lisa Lee

10/02/2025 07:06:42 PM

Great recipe! I reduced the amount of butter and included some olive oil to make it a bit healthier. The spices were nice, but I found them to be too mild for my taste (hence the 4-star rating), so I decided to add some hot sauce and mix it in at the end. Thank you!

Daniel Wilson

09/30/2025 08:49:24 PM

Decent, but lacking that wow factor.

Catherine Moore

09/30/2025 06:08:06 PM

Fantastic! I didn't have onion powder on hand, but I had all the other ingredients and adjusted the recipe to my taste. Instead of baking it, I simply sprinkled the spice mix onto the stovetop popcorn we made. We found it needed a touch of sweetness, so we added a drizzle of maple syrup along with the melted butter. It turned out absolutely delicious!