8 Ways To Upgrade Popcorn Into the Ultimate Savory Snack

Nutritional yeast isn’t just for vegan cooking. This ingredient lends a cheesy, rich flavor to popcorn, plus it’s rich in B vitamins.

For those who love truffle oil, it makes a great sub for butter or standard oil in your popcorn while bringing tons of earthy, umami flavor.

Turn your favorite chicken wing rub into a delicious, savory popcorn seasoning. Mix garlic powder and grated parmesan, plus salt and pepper, along with oil or butter to take basic popcorn to the next level.

For a little kick, try the irresistible combo of chili and lime. After cooking your popcorn and coating with butter or oil, add in a hint of chili powder, cayenne, garlic powder, salt and fresh lime zest.

All kinds of different dried herbs play well with popcorn, so don’t be afraid to experiment. Start with oil or butter, plus garlic powder, salt and pepper, then try rosemary, thyme, basil or your other favorite herb(s) to give your popcorn a major flavor boost.

Ranch seasoning packets are surprisingly versatile. Aside from mixing them into Greek yogurt for a veggie dip or sprinkling over slow cooker chicken, you can use some of the powder in ranch seasoning to make some delicious popcorn.

Got some extra taco seasoning lying around? Whether you use store-bought or make your own, this seasoning is just as delicious on popcorn as it is on ground beef and black beans.