Description
This recipe shows you how to pop popcorn over a campfire using simple ingredients and heavy-duty aluminum foil. It’s a fun, easy, and portable way to enjoy fresh popcorn while camping or gathered around a backyard fire pit.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp popcorn kernels
- 2 Tbsp neutral-flavored oil (grape seed or vegetable oil)
- 2 pinches of salt
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil (an 18” long piece for each packet)
- A campfire stick for holding the foil packet
- A campfire
Instructions
- Prepare the Foil Packet: Get an 18” piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place 2 tablespoons of popcorn kernels in the middle of one half of the foil. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Add Salt: Sprinkle a pinch or two of salt over the kernels and oil.
- Fold the Foil: Fold the foil over the popcorn and oil, then crimp around the edges with a couple of folds, leaving enough space inside for the popcorn to pop without tearing the foil.
- Reinforce the Top Edge: Crimp several layers of foil at the top edge to create a thick, sturdy band, which will be pierced by the campfire fork and prevent tearing.
- Skewer the Packet: Poke the campfire fork through the thick band at the top of the foil packet.
- Position Over Campfire: Hold the foil packet above the flames of the campfire—like toasting a marshmallow—avoiding direct contact with flames to ensure even, light browning.
- Shake Occasionally: Gently shake the packet every now and then while holding it over the heat to help the kernels heat evenly and pop, taking care not to drop the packet.
- Listen for Popping: When you hear the popping slow down and pause, remove the packet from the heat promptly.
- Open Carefully and Serve: Carefully open the hot, steamy foil packet to avoid burns, then enjoy your freshly popped campfire popcorn.
Notes
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent tearing during popping.
- Do not place the packet directly in the flames to avoid burning the popcorn.
- Leave enough space inside the foil for the popcorn to expand when popping.
- Shake gently to prevent the packet from falling off the stick or tearing.
- Make multiple packets ahead of time for convenience during camping trips or backyard fire pits.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: campfire popcorn, popcorn over fire, camping snack, outdoor popcorn, foil packet popcorn, easy campfire recipes
