Fajita-Flavored Popcorn with Queso Fresco Bake Your Day

Savor the flavors of fajitas with a unique twist on popcorn, garnished with fresh cilantro and crumbled queso fresco for a zesty and filling treat.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt, to taste
• 1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 300F 150C

In a large pot with a lid, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat

Add the popcorn kernels and cover the pot with the lid

Once the kernels start popping, shake the pot occasionally until the popping slows down

Remove from heat

In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt

Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl

Drizzle the spice mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly

Spread the seasoned popcorn evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the popcorn is crispy

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly

Sprinkle the crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro over the baked popcorn

Toss gently to combine and serve immediately