Collapsible Silicone Microwave Hot Air Popcorn Popper Bowl With Lid and Handles (Red)

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The machine makes 60g of popcorn in just two and a half minutes so is a great option if your children have got friends over for a sleepover or a party. I heard the popcorn begin to pop after about 90 seconds, but the popping didn’t seem very plentiful, with only a couple of kernels popping every few seconds. As the end of 4 minutes approached, the time in between pops slowed further, and I worried the popcorn would burn, so I stopped it with about 15 seconds to spare. The first decision to make is to decide whether you want to go sweet or savoury. With both options, the best place to start is simply with melted butter, then for a sweet option add little brown sugar or cinnamon mixed with icing sugar. If it's savoury you’re after, add a sprinkle of salt or even some dried herbs.

Stovetop: Stovetop makers, the most traditional option, produce old-timey kettle corn flavor that many people adore. On the downside, they can be difficult to store and clean. While watching the popcorn whizz out of a machine is a big part of the fun, it can be a bit of a safety hazard with little ones around, not to mention a bit of a chore to clean up if the bowl isn't positioned in the correct place. Type: Air popper | Capacity: Makes up to 40ml of popcorn | Power rating: 1100W | Dimensions: H30.5, W15, D18cm | Warranty: 1 year What we like I tested both and found the EasyPop is foolproof to use: Just press the on/off switch and the machine does all the work. There’s even a built-in cup for measuring kernels and melting butter. In my tests, the EasyPop popped a batch of popcorn faster than the microwave model. I had a full bowl of popcorn in about 2 minutes and 30 seconds with significantly fewer unpopped kernels than I had with the microwave popcorn maker.This will depend on the type of machine you buy. Most of the air poppers offer a simple one-touch operation. A microwave popcorn maker comes with a vented bowl to put the uncooked kernels in. The bowl is then placed directly into the microwave and cooked for the time specified by the manufacturer. If you opt for a stovetop one, it's likely you'll have to turn a handle to rotate the kernels. Are popcorn makers safe? The clever design has a lid which sits inside and rises with the popcorn and the container can collapse to just over two inches in height when not in use, meaning this is an excellent option if you’re short on space.

There are three main types of popcorn makers — the differences are how the popcorn kernels are heated, whether or not oil is needed to cook and how much popcorn each can make: The Lékué Popcorn Maker comes in three different sizes too; one of them being a mini option that's great for small portions for one, helping to reduce excess waste. This model makes 6 quarts at a time, which equals 24 cups—twice as much as your standard microwaved bag. It's made from durable aluminum and comes with a 25-year warranty so you can feel confident it will last many uses. Ultimately, we think it's a great machine to have on hand for birthday parties, sleepovers, and holiday gatherings. Select a popper than can also double as a serving bowl to eat from. This will help minimize the messy cleanup with one less dish to worry about. In addition, there are poppers with built in measuring cup in the lid to help accurately portion the right amount. Overall, they are easy to use, easy to clean and reduce the messy kitchen cleanup. Conclusion

At some indeterminate point, dad retired that oil-stained device, replaced by the ease and efficiency of microwave popcorn. I never lost my intrigue for cooking the kernels myself, and during the last year I even tried my hand at cooking Trader Joe’s kernels in a saucepan. Popcorn in a saucepan isn’t too hard; it just requires some kernels, oil, salt, and butter if you want them, and 10-15 minutes or so of time. Still, the speed of the microwave is pretty nice.