How To Pop Popcorn On The Stove With Vegetable Oil

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Popcorn can be prepared in just minutes. It is delicious and healthy. Making it this way will save you money and the hassle of using an air popper or microwave as well as eliminate any potentially harmful chemicals from leeching into your popcorn during cooking. Although everyone will have their preferred way of preparing this yummy snack, we have simple, step-by-step instructions on how to pop popcorn on the stove with vegetable oil.

At a Glance What You'll Need


How to Pop Popcorn on the Stove Using Vegetable Oil

Light, fluffy kernels, here we come! The cost of this recipe is approximately $0.80 per serving depending on where your ingredients are purchased. You will need:
  • Popcorn kernels
  • Vegetable oil
  • A lid on a pot

Step 1

Place a tablespoon of vegetable oils on the stove. Heat it up on medium heat for a few minutes. Vegetable oils have a higher smoke point than butter, making them a great choice for heating the kernels quickly without having to burn the oil.

Step 2

Put two kernels into a saucepan and wait for them both to pop. This will indicate if the oil is hot enough. We want to make sure that the temperature of our pan is high enough so that our popcorn kernels will pop immediately after we add them.

Step 3

Pour in an even layer of popcorn kernels into your saucepan or pot, making sure not to overfill the pan.

Step 4

Cover your pan with the lid and continue shaking it. Continue shaking the pan until all the popcorn is popped.

Step 5

Once the kernels are all popped, immediately take the saucepan out of the heat. If you leave the popcorn on your stove for more than 30 seconds it will burn and taste bitter.

Step 6

After they are removed from the stove, season with salt and butter. Following these steps will guarantee that you receive fluffy popcorn made with vegetable oils.

Popcorn can be made with vegetable oil.

Vegetable oil makes a great choice for popping popcorn because it helps to coat the pan to prevent sticking. It has an extremely high smoke point (400 to 450F) and a neutral flavor. Although some vegetable oils are healthier than other oils, it has a high-calorie count so you should be careful. You should also look out for oils that have been processed using traditional crushing, pressing, and extraction methods. Here are reasons to use vegetable oil
  • It is rich in polyunsaturated (omega-3, and omega-6 fatty acid).
  • Monounsaturated fats
  • Vegetarian and vegan friendly
  • You can let the flavor of the toppings shine with neutral tastes
Popcorn is a favorite snack in the US. If you think about what you put into it and how it's prepared, you can make healthier choices. You can find our article on how to use olive oil when making popcorn.

What Types of Vegetable Oil are Good for Popcorn?

The term vegetable oils refer to any oil that is obtained from plants. You can find a variety of vegetable oils in your supermarket. Here are some of the most commonly found:
  • Olive oil
  • Sunflower oil
  • Canola oil
  • Coconut oil
  • Soybean oil
  • Rapeseed oil
  • Grape seed oil
  • Corn oil
  • Cottonseed oil
  • Sesame oil
  • Peanut oil
  • Avocado oil
When choosing a vegetable oil, prioritize either a neutral taste or a taste that you like eg. Coconut oil is a popular choice. You will need more oil than you think to make popcorn. You can add butter or other toppings to the popcorn by using a neutral flavor.

Final Thoughts

Popping popcorn with vegetable oil is a great way to keep your pan clean and make crispy, delicious popcorn. You can pop the popcorn in a pot or pan by using oil with a high smoke level like vegetable oil. It will result in better popping and fewer burnt kernels. You may also enjoy our article about oil for popcorn machines.