5 (Easy) Savory Popcorn Recipes for Movie Night

Because popcorn makes everything better, I put together 5 easy savory popcorn recipes for healthy(ish) snacking in case a movie night is in your future. OR just a really good snack!

There’s a recipe for rosemary thyme black pepper popcorn, a spicy chili lime popcorn, coconut turmeric saffron popcorn, and more! Click through to grab all five recipes and let me know which one is your fave.

Savory Popcorn Recipes to Try for Movie Night

Popcorn Recipe #1: Rosemary Thyme Black Pepper Popcorn

• 1-2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped
• 1 sprig of fresh thyme, coarsely chopped
• 1 pinch of sea salt
• 1 tsp of black pepper
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil to coat popcorn
• 8-10 cups popped popcorn

In a large bowl add just popped popcorn (while it’s still warm) and olive oil. Mix until well-coated. Gently fold in salt, pepper, and herbs. Add a touch more olive oil if the herbs aren’t sticking well.

*If using bagged popcorn that is not warm, follow the instructions above, then place seasoned popcorn on baking sheet and bake for 4-5 minutes at 250ºF.

Popcorn Recipe #2: Spicy Sriracha Popcorn

• 1-2 tbsp sriracha sauce (you can add more or less depending on how spicy you like it)
• sea salt
• 8-10 cups popped popcorn

In a large bowl add just popped popcorn (while it’s still warm) and sea salt – no additional oils needed. Adding a few drops of sauce at a time, gently mix popcorn in the Sriracha until it is lightly coated. If you add too much at the same time, your popcorn will get soggy.

*If using bagged popcorn that is not warm, follow the instructions above, then place seasoned popcorn on baking sheet and bake for 5-6 minutes at 250ºF.

Popcorn Recipe #3: Spicy Chili Lime Popcorn

• 1-2 tbsp chili lime seasoning (I love the one from Trader Joe’s)
• 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes (you can add more for extra spice)
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil
• 8-10 cups popped popcorn

In a large bowl add just popped popcorn (while it’s still warm) and olive oil. Mix until well-coated. Sprinkle in seasonings and gently stir until spread throughout.

*If using bagged popcorn that is not warm, follow the instructions above, then place seasoned popcorn on baking sheet and bake for 4-5 minutes at 250ºF.

Popcorn Recipe #4: Coconut Turmeric Saffron Popcorn

• 2 tsp turmeric
• 1-2 pinches of saffron (I crumbled up the strands slightly for easier distribution)
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted (you can also use coconut oil cooking spray)
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 8-10 cups popped popcorn

In a large bowl add just popped popcorn (while it’s still warm), coconut oil and sea salt. Sprinkle in turmeric and saffron and gently stir until blended.

*If using bagged popcorn that is not warm, follow the instructions above, then place seasoned popcorn on baking sheet and bake for 4-5 minutes at 250ºF.

Popcorn Recipe #5: Everything Bagel Garlic Popcorn

• 1 tbsp Trader Joe’s Everything Bagel seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 8-10 cups popped popcorn

In a large bowl add just popped popcorn (while it’s still warm), olive oil and sea salt. Sprinkle in Everything bagel seasoning.

*If using bagged popcorn that is not warm, follow the instructions above, then place seasoned popcorn on baking sheet and bake for 4-5 minutes at 250ºF.

Photography Amelia Lawrence

Which savory popcorn recipe is most up your alley? Or are you more a sweet popcorn recipe kind of girl?