Step 3: Pop the popcorn. Microwave the kernels on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. The exact timing will vary depending on the type of kernels you use and your microwave’s power.

Place the popcorn in a small paper bag and fold the bag’s open end 3-4 times to seal. (Crease firmly.) Place in microwave, bottom of bag down, and heat on high for around 2 minutes, ...

Instructions: Pour 1/4 to 1/3 of a cup of kernels into a brown paper lunch bag. You can find premium quality kernels at a fraction of the cost of microwave popcorn in pre-portioned bags.