SPICY TEX-MEX POPCORN WITH PARMESAN

SPICY TEX-MEX POPCORN WITH PARMESAN image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1/3 cup grape seed or olive oil
1 cup popcorn kernels
Cooking spray or olive oil mister
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In small bowl, combine chili powder, Kosher salt, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, and oregano. Pour oil and kernels into large, heavy bottomed pot and cover. Shake gently and continuously over moderately high heat while corn pops. When popping stops, after about 6 minutes, remove pan from heat. Carefully pour popped kernels into one or more large bowls. Toss corn and spray with cooking spray or mist with olive oil 4 to 5 times; then, while still hot, mix in spices and Parmesan.