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What Happens If You Cook Popcorn Upside Down?

What Happens If You Cook Popcorn Upside Down?

The microwave-safe side of a popcorn bag should be facing up during the popping process because the other side has a susceptor that soaks up microwave radiation. Corn kernels are cooked when the bag's internal temperature increases to the bursting…
why not to use popcorn button

Why Do Popcorn Bags Tell You Not to Use the Popcorn Button?

Popcorn bags tell you not to use the popcorn button on your microwave because, in most cases, the button needs to provide the proper amount of time for making popcorn. Most microwave popcorn buttons typically run the microwave for far…
popcorn certain side

Why Do You Have to Pop Popcorn on a Certain Side?

Don't worry if you accidentally pop your popcorn on the "wrong" side of the bag. Popcorn bags designed for use in microwaves feature one side that should be facing up during the popping process since the other side has a…
make air-popped taste like movie popcorn

How Do You Make Air-Popped Popcorn Taste Like a Movie?

What could be better than a bag of perfectly salty and buttery movie popcorn? No matter how much you try to make your home-popped popcorn taste like a movie theater popcorn, it never tastes the same. This is because movie…
Does Soaking Popcorn Make It Pop Better?

Does Soaking Popcorn Make It Pop Better?

There isn't enough moisture in unpopped kernels to create the pressure, so they fail to burst and open. To make your popcorn pop better, try soaking the kernels in a bowl of water for 10 minutes and then draining them.…
Do You Add Seasoning Before or After Popping Popcorn?

Do You Add Seasoning Before or After Popping Popcorn?

You add seasoning after popping the popcorn. However, keep in mind to always add your seasoning while the popcorn is still hot. That way, moisture residue from popping steam will help your seasoning stick to the popcorn.
How Do You Flavor Popcorn Without Making It Soggy?

How Do You Flavor Popcorn Without Making It Soggy?

Soggy popcorn is a major turnoff for moviegoers and popcorn fans in general. Oiling the popcorn kernels before popping them helps them pop more quickly and creates a coating that seals in the popcorn's natural crunch and flavor. In addition,…
when to flavor popcorn

Do You Flavor Popcorn Before or After Popping?

The easiest way to flavor your popcorn is after popping. Before popping, popcorn is just corn with small, hard kernels. Each grain contains water, so heating them to a high enough temperature converts the moisture inside the kernels to steam,…
how to get flavoring to stick

How Do You Get Flavoring to Stick to Popcorn?

If you use oil for popping your popcorn, the seasoning will stick to it easily. However, to get flavor and stick to air-popped popcorn without fat, you can mist your popped popcorn with a bit of water or some other…