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Cajun Popcorn

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Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Ruby Williams

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 24, 2022

"Authentic Cajun popcorn is actually deep-fried crawfish tails seasoned with peppery spices," explains Bogalusa, Louisiana field editor Ruby Williams. "But we like this lighter, simpler version made with real popcorn. It's our favorite TV snack."

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Cajun Popcorn

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Prep Time 10 min
Yield 3 quarts

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 quarts popped popcorn
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium for 1 minute; add seasonings. Cook and stir over low heat for 1 minute. Place the popcorn in a large bowl; add seasoning mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 77 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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