Ditch the store bought microwave popcorn and make Homemade Microwave Popcorn with just a few simple steps, for a healthier whole grain snack.
Popcorn is one of our all time favorite snacks at our house.
While I prefer, Stovetop Popcorn, I also love homemade microwave popcorn.
How to Make Homemade Popcorn in a Microwave
Yes, you can have homemade microwave popcorn without buying prepackaged bags.
The method for making homemade microwave popcorn is INCREDIBLY easy.
Making Microwave Popcorn with in a Bowl
- Pour in 1/2 cup kernels into the bowl and cover the bowl with a plate.
- Place in microwave and heat 2-5 minutes (timing depends on your wattage of microwave).
- The popcorn will be done when popping slows to more than a second between pops.
- Of course, you can use a special bowl designed for popcorn in the microwave, but I just use a glass bowl.
Making Microwave Popcorn with a Paper Bag
I used to use a brown paper lunch bag in the microwave, however, the FDA has warned against this method, and I have heard of them catching on fire in the microwave–so if you used this method before–It is time to make a change to using a BOWL to pop popcorn in the microwave.
How to Season Homemade Microwave Popcorn
Seasoning homemade popcorn is up to you and the options are limitless.
- Mist with oil and season with fine salt.
- Coat with melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
- Sprinkle with cheese and seasonings.
- Use Parmesan cheese with Italian seasoning.
- Drizzle with caramel and chocolate chips.
More Easy Homemade Snacks
- Stovetop Popcorn
- Homemade Cheese Crackers
- Easy Homemade Fruit Roll Ups
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Sushi
- Gluten Free No Bake Granola Bars
Homemade Microwave Popcorn
Ingredients
- 1/4-1/2 popcorn kernels
Instructions
- Pour in 1/2 cup kernels into the bowl and cover the bowl with a plate.
- Place in microwave and heat 2-5 minutes (timing depends on your wattage of microwave).
- The popcorn will be done when popping slows to more than a second between pops.
- Of course, you can use a special bowl designed for popcorn in the microwave, but I just use a glass bowl.
Notes
- Be sure to use a bowl and plate that are heat safe.
- The glass bowl method makes two servings of homemade popcorn.
To Make Homemade Microwave Popcorn You May Need
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Hi,
I tried to make the popcorn in a glass bowl with a plate on top but after 6mins only three or four popped.
Could you tell me why that is?
Also tried putting oil and I got a few more but nothing really…
Any suggestions, please?
My microwave is at 100% voltage.
I find if my popcorn kernels are older this can happen, that may have been the issue.
Delicious!! I popped it with a little canola oil and salt and it’s perfect. Thank you!
WAHOO! So glad you enjoyed this snack!
I’ve used this method alot but mine is always Dry I have tried different things still the same but I never used the popcorn setting I’m going to try it next time it might help
Hi Glenda! I like to spray it with some butter or olive oil and then season with salt. That helps!
I have made my popcorn in the microwave before with kernels like you suggest above. I have a question.
Have you ever misted the bowl with oil and sprinkling with salt in before making the popcorn? If so, I would love to hear if that was problematic. I sprinkle salt in with the oil when I make popcorn on the stove. It disperses the salt more evenly, (in my opinion) and often I will not butter the popcorn if I do it this way.
Thank you for your ideas here!!
That is a great idea Ruth! I have tried spritzing my kernels with a bit of spray and then using salt and that worked. I would love to hear if you try spritzing the bowl and how that worked out for you.
Fantastic! Light and airy!!
I am so glad you enjoyed Michelle!
What size bowl did you use?
I use a 4 quart microwave safe bowl.
Didn’t pop most of the kernels, popcorn was super dry and not good. I was worried the popped ones would burn but they didn’t.
I’m going back to the stove top method!
Hi Erica! I am sorry you did not enjoy this popcorn. It certainly needs flavored as the post suggests after popping.
I just tried to make your microwave popcorn and by following your instructions to the letter…my Pyrex bowl exploded in 70 seconds in an old week microwave. Thanks a lot.
I am so sorry about your bowl–there are some glass bowls that are not microwave safe. And some microwaves have really high wattage, I wonder if that is the case with a newer microwave. I have never had an issue myself.
You can lower the wattage of most microwaves by using the “power” function. On mine (a 1200 watt microwave), I hit the “power” button to lower the power by 10%, or 120 watts, each time.
Did you seriously just blame her for YOUR using a different bowl? Take ownership and deal.
This was so easy and worked perfectly!
I am so glad you enjoyed!
Thank you! I have (and have loved) one of those Presto poppers but ran out of concentration cups. This worked perfectly and I might just ditch the old thing all together.
YAY! I am so glad you had success! And I love that no fancy tools are needed for this myself 🙂
My kids are obsessed with popcorn and I don’t always want to pull out my whirlypop – these are some great alternatives!
Thanks Andie! This version is super easy.
This is such a great snack! I love how easy it was to make!
Gotta love EASY!!! Glad you enjoyed