Herbed Popcorn is a simple, savory snack made with freshly popped popcorn, tossed in butter or olive oil, and seasoned with za’atar, garlic and salt. Easy to customize and quick to make, this flavorful popcorn recipe is perfect for movie nights, parties, or everyday snacking.
Love popcorn and want more? Then try our Olive Oil Popcorn, or for a sweet treat, try our Peanut Butter Popcorn Recipe.
Za’atar (pronounced zah-tar) is a Middle Eastern spice blend that’s earthy, tangy, and savory. It instantly adds big flavor to simple foods. The main ingredients are thyme, roasted sesame seeds, sumac and salt. In different regions, the ingredients may vary.
Why I Love This Recipe
- So easy to make
- Love the flavor of Za’atar
- Yummy snack, serve it up at parties
- If made with olive oil, healthy too
- Perfect for movie night
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Za’atar Spice Blend with Zaatar Spice, Sumac, & Toasted Sesame Seeds
Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popcorn Kernels, Original Yellow, 4g Fiber Per Serving, 30 oz.
Original Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker – 3-Minute Stove Top Popper (Silver)
What Ingredients are in Herbed Popcorn?
Ingredients
Popcorn – Use a good-quality popcorn, one that you have used before and trust.
Butter, melted – You can pop the popcorn in oil or butter, and coat with either too.
Salt – I love a good Kosher salt that isn’t too salty.
Za’atar – This is available in grocery stores, specialty stores, and can be ordered online (link above).
Granulated garlic – I like using granulated garlic instead of powdered garlic now because it disperses without clumping.
How to Make Herbed Popcorn
Place the popcorn in a large bowl and drizzle the melted butter over the popcorn, and gently toss to coat.
Mix the salt, Za’atar and granulated garlic together and then sprinkle over the popcorn and toss again to mix the seasonings with the popcorn.
Serve and enjoy!
Come and try this healthier homemade snack that you will be making all the time once you try it!
Recipe Pro Tips
Pro Tips for the Best Herbed Popcorn
- Pop the popcorn fresh
Freshly popped popcorn holds seasoning better than pre-popped. - Use melted butter or olive oil
Tossing popcorn with fat helps the herbs and seasonings stick evenly. - Season while it’s hot
Add herbs immediately after popping so they cling to the kernels. - Go easy at first
Start light with herbs and salt — you can always add more, but you can’t take it away. - Try other herb blends
Italian seasoning or herbes de Provence work beautifully for bold flavor. - Balance with acidity
A tiny squeeze of lemon zest or a pinch of citric acid brightens herbal notes. - Finish with cheese (optional)
Parmesan or nutritional yeast adds savory depth without overpowering the herbs. - Serve immediately
Herbed popcorn tastes best fresh while it’s warm and crisp.
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Herbed Popcorn with Za’atar Recipe
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Ingredients
- 12 cups popcorn
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tsp Za'atar
- ¼ tsp granulated garlic
Instructions
- Place the popcorn in a large bowl and drizzle the melted butter over the popcorn, and gently toss to coat.
- Mix the salt, Za'atar and granulated garlic together and then sprinkle over the popcorn and toss again to mix the seasonings with the popcorn.
- Serve and enjoy!
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