It's National Popcorn Day 2024! Step up your homemade popcorn game
Enjoy movie theater-quality popcorn from the couch
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We hope you’re ready for a tasty start to the weekend because today, Friday, January 19 is National Popcorn Day 2024! It’s a day dedicated to celebrating one of the most popular snacks. There are tons of popcorn deals to shop, but we think the most fun way to have popcorn is to make it yourself. Whether you prefer making it on the stove or in the microwave, here are ways to upgrade your homemade popcorn.
When is National Popcorn Day 2024?
National Popcorn Day is observed annually on January 19, which falls on a Friday this year.
What is National Popcorn Day?
National Popcorn Day is a day dedicated to celebrating everything popcorn. From caramel corn to kettle corn, to buttery movie theater popcorn, National Popcorn Day celebrates it all.
How to upgrade your homemade popcorn
A microwave popcorn maker
We’ve tested several different popcorn makers here at Reviewed and we found the Cuisinart Pop and Serve to be the best. Cuisinart’s microwave popcorn maker is versatile, thanks to the fact that you can either use oil or go oil-free when preparing your popcorn. It’s also sturdy enough to double as a serving bowl once it’s all popped.
A stovetop popcorn maker
If you prefer making popcorn on the stove, you should check out our favorite stovetop popcorn maker, Franklin's Whirley Pop Stove Top Popcorn Maker. It’s easy to turn the handle and it makes fresh, crispy popcorn.
An air popper
Prefer your popcorn on the fluffier side? The best way to make your popcorn at home is to use an air popper. Air poppers are an incredibly convenient way to make popcorn, as you just need to put kernels into the popper, turn it on, then wait for them to pop. One of the best you can buy is Cuisinart’s EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker. In addition to making fluffy popcorn, this air popper leaves no kernel unpopped.
A microwave
For a convenient way to make popcorn, there’s no better method than using a microwave popcorn bag. While many popcorn manufacturers warn not to use your microwave’s dedicated popcorn button, this preset works surprisingly well on many newer microwaves such as the Cuisinart CMW-100. This is our favorite microwave because it performs well and has a bright interior light.
Popcorn seasoning
If you don’t already have some, using shakers will make adding seasoning to your popcorn easier. Whether you’re looking to top your popcorn with salt, pepper, or sugar, a shaker is a must-buy.
Popcorn boxes
Whether you’re hosting a party with friends or are looking to step up your popcorn game for the kids, buying a pack of popcorn boxes will give your snack more fun and flair for National Popcorn Day. You’ll feel like you’re at the movies from the comfort of your home.
A popcorn bowl
Looking for a reusable bowl for your popcorn once you’re ready to eat? Look no further than this beautiful and sturdy earthenware bowl by Crate & Barrel. It’s big enough to hold a family-sized bath of popcorn and it’s dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.
Curry powder
If you’re looking for a new popcorn flavor, give curry popcorn a try. It’s a perfect combination of spiciness and sweetness that you won’t be able to get enough of.
A saucepan
For those who prefer their popcorn on the sweeter side, there’s no sweeter popcorn variety than caramel popcorn. To make this delectable variation at home, you’ll need a quality pan to make or melt some caramel. We love Cuisinart cookware for its quality and price. It's the best cookware we've tested as it offers top-notch performance and it's all dishwasher-safe, too.
Coconut oil
Believe it or not, the secret ingredient to making popcorn at home that is as delicious as it is at the movie theater isn’t butter—it’s coconut oil. You can either use coconut oil as your popping oil or by drizzling it over your popped popcorn. Either way, it’s a delicious ingredient to elevate your popcorn game.
Popcorn oil
Another way you can upgrade your popcorn is by using popcorn oil such as the one sold by Orville Redenbacher’s. It can be used as either popping oil or a topping and will give your popcorn a rich, buttery taste while remaining low in cholesterol.
Olive oil
For a low-calorie way to add some richness to your popcorn’s flavor profile, we recommend trying out olive oil. After popping your plain popcorn, simply drizzle your favorite brand of olive oil over it to have a guilt-free (or, at the very least, less guilty) snack for National Popcorn Day.
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