Sides 🇲🇽 Mexican 10 min meal

Chilli Lime Popcorn

Hot, fresh popcorn tossed with chilli, lime zest and salt for a smoky, zesty snack.

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  • Time10 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.17 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large lidded pan over a medium high heat, with 3 kernels in it.

  2. 2

    When they pop, add the rest of the corn, put the lid on and shake the pan.

  3. 3

    Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking now and then, until the popping slows to a few seconds between pops.

    3 min 30 s
  4. 4

    Take off the heat straight away and tip into a big bowl.

  5. 5

    Mix the chilli powder, lime zest, paprika and salt, then toss through the warm popcorn.

Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.

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