Ecolution Micro-Pop Microwave Popcorn Popper 1.5QT - Temperature Safe Glass w/Multi Purpose Lid, Snack Size, Red

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We got ours several years ago and have given many of them as gifts to friends and family who eat a lot of microwave popcorn.

The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Instead, we can lounge on the sofa in our PJs and instantly stream a new release or an old favorite with minimal effort. She pulled a flattened red bowl out of the cupboard, snapped it open like an accordion, dumped in a scoop of kernels, closed the lid, and nuked it.The Presto Poplite is our favorite hot-air model; it was consistently able to pop a full half-cup of corn (that's 15 to 18 cups popped) in well under three minutes, with light, fluffy, and crisp results across the board. If the thin clear plastic lid would not have warped and then cracked I would still be able to enjoy this clever kit to make popcorn. Our two criticisms are its lack of an on/off switch (it turns on when you plug it in) and the fact that it gets very hot in operation. It's not necessarily healthier (especially if you add tons of butter and salt), but homemade popcorn does give you control over what's in your snack.

During testing, however, more than half of the kernels were left unpopped at the bottom of the silicone bowl. And sure, microwave popcorn bags are a simple, foolproof way to serve the snack in a hurry, but that chemical-y, wannabe butter flavor just doesn’t hit right.For machines with butter-melting accessories, we tested those and noted how long it took butter to melt and how well it was incorporated into the popcorn. I also like adding green chili seasoning melted butter to the popcorn (after popping) and replacing the lid for a quick shake. Comment down below in the Facebook commenting section if you've found other uses for this bowl, other than making popcorn in it. Some models have dishwasher-safe parts, but if you have to wash them by hand, all you'll need is a sponge, soap, and water. You can simply dump any kernels and crumbs out of the chamber and just rinse any crumbs out of the lid.

In any case, the now heavily stained lid is not made to fit tightly; it must permit steam to escape. The Presto pops so fast that it didn't melt our butter completely while it ran a cycle, but a few minutes sitting atop the hot machine fully liquefied it afterward. If you're making multiple batches, you'll need to give it a few minutes of cooldown time between each one. Designed with heat-resistant silicone, this Joseph Joseph microwave popcorn maker is perfect for movie nights.

Some makers can dump out a load of popped corn and start right over, while others need cleaning or cooling down before refilling.

Or just don't use butter while it's cooking (I personally prefer to pour melted butter on after popcorn has popped). Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy. The vented top of the Stir Crazy's lid acts as a butter warmer, too; you can place slices of butter in it to melt and be stirred into the popcorn. This is just to ensure that the bowl and lid aren't separated prior to the consumer getting it home all in one piece.In my defense there, I never burn popcorn but in this case I was using an electric range I’m not as familiar with. Hamilton Beach Electric Popcorn Maker: This popcorn maker had several things going for it, including its easy setup and great-tasting results, though its popcorn texture could have been crispier. Our overall favorite model is the electric Presto Poplite, which can make up to 18 cups of air-popped corn in under three minutes.