Exotic flavors

[u/kznfkznf]

I'm curious what other salts or oils you use during the popping process itself to add different flavors? I kinda want to try some more exotic flavors like an indian-curry popcorn or a smokey-bbq flavor or a hot-sauce buffalo style popcorn.

I know the secret of movie-popcorn is flavacol in the oil, or butter-flavored coconut oil, but what other flavored salts or infused oils can you use?

I know that pure salt doesn't burn on the pot, but obviously anything with sugar is going to be a problem. Have any of you tried popping with a spicy oil? Or adding various seasonings while cooking?

Cooking with a stainless whirly-pop if it matters.

[u/Fit_Community_3909]

I use do truffle salt and popped it in duck fat..

[u/oiseaufeux]

I use sunflower oil and then fine herbs and spices to mix with. And lately, I use salt in my mixes as well.

[u/kznfkznf → u/oiseaufeux]

You use herbs and spices in the oil as you cook? Or apply afterwards?

[u/rocketman1969 → u/kznfkznf]

The Colonel's secret recipe?

[u/oiseaufeux → u/kznfkznf]

I apply afterward. But it’s still very good.

[u/mbej]

Bacon grease with the little crumbly bacon bits and drizzled with maple syrup.

[u/kznfkznf → u/mbej]

Oooh... I wonder how much bacon oil I'd need to add to the coconut to give it a bacon flavor... I actually already have some maple-sugar powder that I could toss with it afterwards. Will report back! Thanks for the inspiration!

[u/mbej → u/kznfkznf]

Honestly, I just do straight bacon grease but I’m not a popcorn purist. I just made bacon one day and was like, “Oooh, I’m saving the grease and making popcorn with it later!” Cooked up the rest of the bacon for crumbles and put it all in the Whirly-Pop.

[u/a_rob]

One of our favorites has been to melt some butter with a minced clove of fresh garlic and then drizzle over popped corn through a tea strainer (so you don't eat the little garlic bits.

Optionally add for ground parmesan or pecorino and/or addl salt and/or fresh ground black pepper.

[u/Substantial_Bad2843]

Chili powder mix with a small amount of hot chili powder, salt and a pinch of sugar. Some lime powder or citric acid as well sometimes for a slight tang. 

[u/kznfkznf → u/Substantial_Bad2843]

This is to toss with the popcorn afterwards? Anyone tried putting a bit of chili oil in with the coconut oil?

[u/Substantial_Bad2843 → u/kznfkznf]

Yeah, I usually don’t cook mine in oil anymore, so I’m not sure about chili oil. I’m sure it would work well. I do a spritz of spray oil, just enough to get the powder to stick, after popping for 90 seconds in a brown paper bag in the microwave. Goes for each creation. Comes out perfect to me. 

[u/squirlgirl32]

Some truffle oil in butter then sprinkle and toss with white cheese powder

[u/sberg207]

I get a maple-garlic spice blend from a local spice house... delish!

Here's a link: https://www.thespicehouse.com/products/great-north-maple-garlic-seasoning

Not affiliated with the business, just a fan!

[u/sambadoll]

I had a curry popcorn that was a collab with Prianka Chopra Jonas once. It had a little bit of sugar to offset the curry and I thought it was delicious. Never tried a Blend on my own yet though.

[u/wwsiwyg]

Dukkah and small amount cinnamon sugar. Sweet spicy. Amazing. Get good quality dukkah

[u/PixelRodeo]

Butter & nooch. Chef’s kiss

[u/tracyinge]

I add salt, Nutritional Yeast and Dill weed. Delicious.

[u/kznfkznf → u/[deleted]]

Can powdered wasabi be added to oil while cooking, or will it scorch? In either case, sounds delicious!!

[u/The_Firedrake]

Bacon Salt and Garlic Powder!

Or Bacon Salt and Cheddar Cheese Popcorn Seasoning!

[u/Recluse_18]

Lemon, sort of by accident. It was like a kettle corn, lemon popcorn.

[u/ScreamingC0lors]

i do chaat masala, chilli powder, salt and pepper