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

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Our editors selected the best popcorn makers on the market after hours of careful research and consideration of each model's material, capacity, and features. We then tested them side by side in our kitchen, rating them on a number of factors including ease of use and cleaning, as well as the texture and flavor of the final product. Since we know every home cook is different, we worked hard to recommend a range of options, from microwave to stovetop, that would work for different households.

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. Type: Microwave | Capacity: Not specified | Power rating: N/A | Dimensions: 14.5 x 20 x 20 cm | Warranty: Not specified What we like Popcorn makers heat the kernels of corn until the husk expands and pops. The starch in the kernel then turns into the fluffy pieces we recognise as popcorn. Only about half the popcorn had popped, and some of the pieces were on the verge of burning. The bowl, especially the silicone, got pretty hot to the touch. I’d recommend using potholders to handle it, especially if kids are involved, or letting it cool off while you melt some butter or gather other toppings.Size: Popcorn makers come in various sizes: they can produce a single serving of popcorn in a plastic microwavable popper or can be a commercial-sized machine large enough for a family gathering at home. Select your popcorn maker based on the amount of popcorn that your family will enjoy at a time and how much storage space you have in your kitchen. Cost: If you just plan on using the popcorn machine on the odd occasion there's no need to spend a lot of money and a cheaper option will do the job. If you’re going to be using it more often then you may need to pay a little more. A good start are the microwave versions as they tend to be cheaper than the air popper machines. Don’t forget to use a bit of anti-bac spray on buttons and handles too. How we chose the best popcorn makers Recommendations from real Mumsnet users Type: Air popper with rotation blades | Capacity: 5 litres | Power r ating: 800W | Dimensions: 35.6 x 30 x 24.9 cm | Warranty: Not specified What we like Any part containing an electrical component can't be submerged in water so you’ll need to wipe it down separately. Often the attached bowls on air poppers or microwave options are dishwasher safe too.

One word of warning, though: VonShef recommends using no more than 30g of kernels at a time. Otherwise, you may end up with unpopped kernels or burnt bits at the bottom of the machine.It comes with a number of design features that make it safe and easy to use too. Firstly, it’s more enclosed than some other models so is less likely to fire popcorn around the room. It also comes with a flip design so once it’s done the dome can be turned upside down to create a large bowl for your popcorn - this design feature also means it will take up less space as the base plate can sit inside the bowl when stored away. The bowl is dishwasher safe too so cleaning up afterwards is much less of a task.

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If you’re feeling a little more adventurous you could add some spices or some toasted almonds and raisins for a more grown-up option. We rate the American Originals Popcorn Maker as the best popcorn maker thanks to it being very simple to use and its ability to churn out popcorn in less than three minutes. It's a great price too and a neat size so it's easy to store in any kitchen. Where can I buy popcorn for my popcorn machine?