This is a simple snack that checks nearly every box for a Charlotte kitchen. All four ingredients are staples at any major grocery chain here—popcorn kernels, margarine, chili powder, and garlic powder cost under $8 total and yield four generous servings at roughly $2 per person. The stated ten minutes is honest if you're using an air popper or stove method; microwave popcorn would be faster. The real limitation is it's a same-night dish that doesn't reheat well—the seasoning crisps fade and the popcorn goes stale within hours—so it's best made fresh and eaten immediately rather than prepped ahead.