Popcorn Maker

- Common uses: Air popping popcorn, oil popping popcorn
- Price range: $8 to $70
- 1970: Microwave Oven introduced
- 1970s: Air Poppers introduced

A popcorn maker is a machine that heats up popcorn kernels until they pop. The method of popping the popcorn varies for each machine, but there are three basic types: Oil, air, and microwave poppers.
Buying Guide

Oil poppers heat oil on the stove or on a hot plate and provides some form of containment for the popping corn. This is the traditional-style popper. Using oil provides a heavier flavor to the popcorn. A covered pot can be used to make popcorn with this method.
Air poppers apply hot air continuously to the popcorn to pop it, without the use of oil. This type requires a bowl to catch the popcorn. If desired butter or oil can be added afterwards. Air poppers start at about 18 dollars.
Microwave poppers are plastic bowls that can be used in the microwave to pop regular popcorn kernels. These are the least expensive varieties, starting at about seven dollars.
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- Doral Design PCD01 / PCD-01 / PCD-01 Theater Style Popcorn Maker With Healthy Air Popper - $79.72
  
  1400 watts 18 oz. popped corn at once No-spill serving door Keep warm function Stainless & glass housing Metal frame Non-slip rubber feet 9.9" x 11...
  
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- Salton® Popcorn Maker - $40.00
  
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- 12V, Sauce Pan and Popcorn Maker - $31.00
  
  Roadpro 12-Volt Portable Saucepan and Popcorn Popper heats canned or packaged soups or stews, steams hot dogs and pops popcorn. It is constructed with durable material that ensures...
  
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- Cuisinart CPM-900 EasyPop Popcorn Maker, Stainless Steel and Red - $130.00
  
  The Cuisinart® EasyPop¿ Popcorn Maker puts the crunch back into homemade popcorn! Special vents in the popping bowl let moisture escape to keep popcorn crisp. Pops up to 10 cups in...
  
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- Waring Pro WPM25 Professional Popcorn Maker, Red - $190.00
  
  Everyone Wants Popcorn. And the Waring Pro WPM25 Professional Popcorn Maker delivers up to 8 cups of hot, delicious popcorn in just a few minutes. Great for kid¿s parties, game tim...
  
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Popcorn Maker Questions

How do they make popcorn? 6 Answers

Fun question, if I could vote this as a Question of the Day then I would! Popcorn is picked off the kernel and put into bags. Popcorn and the corn we eat off t... read more

What cooking oil should I use with stove-top popcorn? 8 Answers

I love stove-top popcorn. Lately, I've been using leftover bacon grease, rather than oil, because it adds flavor. Sometimes, I add just a touch of maple syrup... read more

FUN QUESTION: Which of these Popcorn Seasonings would you be interested in trying? 16 Answers

I would offer butter for sure, just because there are people who expect it and don't really want other flavorings. Then, I'd think about at least one savory and... read more

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