Street Corn Popcorn
Step right up to a flavor fiesta with this Mexican-Inspired Street Corn Popcorn! Imagine the crunch of popcorn coated with a tangy mayo sauce along with a zesty blend of lime, chili powder, and cotija cheese. This irresistible snack is perfect for movie nights or gatherings, offering a unique twist on a beloved street food classic.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizers, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Method: Stovetop
Servings: 4 servings
Popcorn
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese or feta cheese
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tsp salt more or less to taste
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons Mayo
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- pinch of salt
Pop the popcorn: Heat the avocado oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the popcorn kernels and cover the pot with a lid. Once the kernels start popping, gently shake the pot occasionally to ensure even popping. When the popping slows down, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for a minute to allow any remaining kernels to pop. Transfer the popped popcorn to a large bowl.
Prepare the toppings: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, pinch of salt, and lime zest. Mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, mix the garlic powder, cilantro, cumin, salt and chili powder
Combine the popcorn and toppings: Add the popcorn to a large bowl and pour the mayo and spice mixture over the popped popcorn. Add a lid and shake until evenly coated. Sprinkle with grated cotija cheese or feta cheese
Season to taste: Taste the popcorn and add salt if needed. Remember that cotija cheese is salty, so you may not need much additional salt.
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 711mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg