Chai-Spiced Popcorn Recipe

This Chai-Spiced Popcorn is a unique fall twist on a classic movie snack. Air-popped or stovetop-popped popcorn is tossed with melted butter, sugar, and a homemade chai spice mix featuring cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. The result is crunchy, sweet, and fragrant with cozy autumn flavors. It’s perfect for Halloween parties, fall movie nights, or packaged up as a festive homemade gift. With its balance of spice and sweetness, this popcorn is as addictive as it is seasonal.

Chai-Spiced Popcorn Recipe

Chai-Spiced Popcorn is a warm, cozy snack coated with butter, sugar, and fragrant chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Cuisine: American

Calories: 78

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 8 cups popped popcorn about 1/3 cup kernels
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 2 tbsp sugar or coconut sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp cardamom
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp cloves
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

Method

 

1. Pop popcorn using air-popper or stovetop method. Place in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Drizzle melted butter over popcorn. Toss well to coat.
4. Sprinkle spice mix over buttered popcorn, tossing until evenly coated.
5. Serve immediately for the best crunch.

Notes

• Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy-sweet kick.
• Use coconut oil instead of butter for a vegan option.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.