Best Mexican Popcorn Spice Recipes

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TACO POPCORN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups popped popcorn
1 cup corn chips
1 cup fried tortilla strips
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Zest of 1 lime

Steps:

  • Combine the popcorn, corn chips and tortilla strips in a large bowl.
  • Place a small pot over low heat. Heat the butter until melted, about 1 minute. Add the hot sauce, taco seasoning and lime zest and whisk to combine. Drizzle the butter mixture over the popcorn. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

ELOTE-STYLE POPCORN



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Tajín, a chile-and-lime-zest seasoning salt, earned its cult following by giving mangoes and margarita rims a kick. Sprinkle it on popcorn for a twist on elote, Mexican street corn- the addictive snack is just the thing for a Cinco de Mayo party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes about 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons safflower oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels, plus more for testing
4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano
2 teaspoons Tajín Clásico seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil and a few popcorn kernels in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over high. When kernels pop, add 1/2 cup kernels, cover, and remove from heat; let stand 30 seconds. Return to high heat; cook until popping stops, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Toss with butter, cheese, Tajín, and salt. Add more Tajín to taste, and cayenne for extra heat, if desired.

POPCORN SEASONING



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This spice mix gives popcorn a garlicky and slightly smoky flavor. Sprinkle on hot popcorn and enjoy!

Provided by Diamondgirl

Time 5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons brewers' yeast
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons celery salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together brewer's yeast, garlic salt, celery salt, paprika, cumin, curry powder, and cayenne pepper. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 990.4 mg

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE POPCORN



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The secret's in the seasoning.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups popcorn
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Drizzle popcorn with olive oil, then toss with remaining ingredients.

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

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

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