It’s that time of year. Yes, pumpkin spice and everything nice but also, salty, buttery, popcorn. There’s nothing better than snacking on a bowl of popcorn with the family. Wait. Is there? Yes, you can upgrade your popcorn experience with some seasonings and toppings that really bring out the best of each and every popped kernel that lands in your mouth. We were recently introduced to Flavacol popcorn seasoning and it truly changed everything. What followed was a journey to try as many different popcorn seasonings as possible.
Luckily for you, we are here to report that there are several delicious popcorn seasonings that deliver right to your door from Amazon. From cheesy and savory to mellow and sweet, we have tried some amazing popcorn toppings recently and we can’t wait to share them with you. Warning: Don’t read this list on an empty stomach!
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Flavacol Popcorn Season Salt
$9 at the time of publication.
As we mentioned, this seasoning salt from Flavacol is the one. If you crave that very specific taste of movie theater popcorn at home, this topping is a must-have. You mix it with your cooking oil before you pop for the most authentic flavor but it can be added to cooked popcorn you will just need it to be slightly buttered or oiled so that the powder sticks. There are over 10,000 positive reviews for the stuff on Amazon, making it one of the most popular toppers out there.
King Arthur Better Cheddar Cheese Powder
$15 at the time of publication.
Who is in it for the cheese? This product was formerly known as Vermont Cheddar Cheese Powder and it has a reputation for being the sharpest cheese powder out there. It’s made from freeze-dried Vermont cheddar and it is really the best choice if you’re looking for a straightforward cheese topping. Further, this powder can be used for baking and cooking countless other items.
Sabatino Tartufi Truffle Zest Seasoning
$12 at the time of publication.
Who likes to get funky? This truffle seasoning is 100% vegan and plant-based. If you love the flavor of delicious, unctuous truffles, you will love that same flavor all over your popcorn. You will reach for this stuff every time you pop. This is also delightful on french fries, pizza, deviled eggs, and so much more.
Epicurean Specialty Truffle Seasoning with Parmesan & Black Garlic
$15 at the time of publication.
Parmesan cheese and truffle are a match made in heaven. Your mouth won’t know what hit it! This delicious seasoning also has the punchy flavor of black garlic to hit just about every umami flavor receptor in your mouth. If you love big flavors, meet the love of your life. Again, this is great on many different foods including pasta.
Kernel Season’s Kettle Corn Seasoning
$6 at the time of publication.
We know there are fancier seasonings out there but the one that really delivered that salty-meets-sweet hit was from Kernel Seasons. It is made with powdered salt and brown sugar for a delightfully sweet treat that’s not cloying.
FreshJax Spicy Popcorn Seasoning
$11 at the time of publication.
Who likes a little spice? If you’re looking for a medium level of spicy, this spice blend is an excellent topper. It is not too hot and does not have any salt. That way you can control the salt level of your popcorn. The harmonious blend contains nutritional yeast, organic smoked chili flakes, organic paprika, organic cumin, organic chipotle pepper, organic cayenne pepper, organic cracked black pepper, organic garlic, and organic oregano. Yum!
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Auntie Nono’s Firecracker Sea Salt Seasoning
$9 at the time of publication.
Do you like it really spicy? We are big fans of spicy foods and we tried this Hot Salt from Auntie Nono’s and it did not disappoint. It delivers a punchy, zingy, salty flavor in every handful of popcorn. Spice lovers, prepare to fall in love with this stuff and use it on all manner of things as a spice rub for meats but also as a seasoning for vegetables and so much more. The unique blend contains not just jalapenos, but chipotle peppers, and scorpion chilies for an extra kick!
There you go! We hope you give one or more of these delicious popcorn toppers a try. Each one offers something special and we keep all seven in the pantry now. Now, order yourself a yummy treat for your next movie night!
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