Sure you could just microwave up some popcorn and sprinkle it with old bay no judgement here. Weve done that, too. But old bay popcorn is so much better when youve oil popped the corn kernels and butter-coated it just right with the crab spice, salt, and pepper. Its a treat and very simple to do. Plus, it doesnt take really that much more time than a microwave popcorn bag. So whats stopping you the next time you have a hankerin for crab corn?