Smoky Spiced Popcorn

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 2 tbsp dairy-free butter, melted
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method

1. 1

   Heat avocado oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2-3 popcorn kernels, and cover — once those test kernels pop, the oil is ready.

2. 2

   Add the remaining kernels in an even layer, cover, and shake occasionally, popping until the pops slow to several seconds apart.

3. 3

   Immediately pour the hot popcorn into a large bowl.

4. 4

   While it's still hot, drizzle with melted dairy-free butter and toss immediately with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt — seasoning it while it's still steaming hot is what makes the spices actually stick to the popcorn; cooled popcorn is too dry and the spices just sink to the bottom of the bowl.

5. 5

   Toss well and serve immediately.