Truffle Popcorn Snack (Printable version)

Air-popped corn tossed with aromatic truffle oil, Parmesan, and a sprinkle of fine sea salt.

# What You'll Need:

→ Popcorn

01 - 1/2 cup popcorn kernels

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons white truffle oil
03 - 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel
05 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Air-pop the popcorn kernels according to your air popper's instructions and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
02 - While the popcorn is still warm, drizzle evenly with the truffle oil, tossing gently to coat all pieces.
03 - Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the popcorn, tossing again for even distribution.
04 - Season with fleur de sel and, if desired, a few grinds of black pepper.
05 - Serve immediately for maximum freshness and flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms a humble pantry staple into something elegant enough to serve without apology.
  • The entire thing comes together faster than you can pour a drink, yet tastes like you've been planning it for days.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and practically begs to be paired with something cold and sparkling.
02 -
  • Never drizzle the truffle oil onto cold popcorn—it'll bead up and pool at the bottom instead of coating everything evenly.
  • Resist the urge to make this ahead; the popcorn stays crisp for maybe an hour, so timing is everything when you have guests.
03 -
  • If you don't have an air popper, a heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid works surprisingly well—just keep the heat at medium and listen for when the pops slow down.
  • Start with less truffle oil than you think you need and add more next time if desired; the aroma is assertive and a little goes a long way.
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