Whether at the theater or on the couch at home, popcorn really is the ultimate movie food. It also happens to be super quick and easy to make, and friendly to a variety of different flavors, two qualities that make it a perfect last-minute Oscar party snack
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Here are 13 of our favorite blissfully simple popcorn toppings. There's almost no cooking required, but these add-ons contribute tons of great flavor. If you're feeling more ambitious, go ahead and try some of the more involved recipes in our Popcorn Recipe Slideshow. And if you're not sure which kernels to pop, check out our taste test of the major popcorn brands.
Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper might seem obvious but a hearty helping of black pepper really amps up the popcorn bowl.
Donnie's Spice Mix is a homemade take on packaged spice mix. Not up for making your own? We like Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning.
Freshly grated Parmesan is obviously a good topping for just about anything, no questions asked.
Bragg Liquid Aminos once again proves its versatility by lending an unexpected umami edge to popcorn.
Hot sauce (use your favorite) is another one of those jack-of-all-trades condiments that offer an easy way to dress up popcorn.
Truffle oil gets a bad rap but it's pretty hard to deny how good it tastes on popcorn. Olive oil and truffle salt also work
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Piment d'Espelette and Marcona Almonds add subtle heat and textural contrast to the popcorn bowl. If you can't find the ground French pepper, sub Hungarian hot paprika.
Japanese Furikake features seaweed, sesame seeds, salt, sugar, and sometimes, dried fish flakes; it gives popcorn a savory, salty, Asian spin.
Old Bay Seasoning, with its "world-famous blend of 18 herbs and spices," makes for instant crowd-pleaser popcorn.
Herb Butter takes a couple minutes of prep time (melt butter, add chopped herbs such as rosemary or sage, pour over popcorn, and toss to combine) but is ridiculously easy and rather sophisticated.
Coconut Oil and Lemon Zest is slightly unexpected but completely easy to like. Melt the coconut oil so it's easy to coat the popcorn and be sure to use freshly grated lemon zest.
Browned Butter, like the Parmesan mentioned above, is a no brainer. It is always, always a good idea.
Cinnamon-Sugar is just as satisfying on popcorn as it is on toast. Don't scrimp on the butter and sprinkle in a little salt to balance the sweet
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For more Oscar night recipes and entertaining ideas, see our complete Oscar Party Planning Guide.
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