Best Popcorn Makers of 2021
Popcorn is a delicious snack that is surprisingly easy to prepare at home with the correct tools and ingredients. Even though standard pots and pans work, a popcorn maker will serve you better in many ways. They are fast and safe and can make large batches of popcorn without burning or wasting kernels. Moreover, unlike pots that need a lot of oil to work, popcorn makers use little to no fat and are therefore, healthier.
List of the Best Popcorn Makers of 2021
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1. Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker
The Cuisinart popcorn maker uses hot air to pop up to ten cups of popcorn under three minutes. As kernels go into a popping chamber, hot air blows them up and once cooked, it blows them out of the chute into the waiting bowl. This popcorn maker does not require oil to work – the hot air is enough to make crispy, tasty popcorns when needed. Moreover, it needs less than1500 watts of power to work. You can remove the chute and the butter warming tray for easy cleaning in a dishwasher or by hand. It also has a cup at the top for melting butter while the hot air is spinning the popcorns. Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop comes with an instruction book that guides you on how to use the equipment. It also has a recipe book so you can get creative with your popcorns.
What We Like
- Free recipe book
- Instruction manual
- Fat-free system
- Power efficient
Our Verdict
With Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop, you can prepare delicious popcorns at home with little oil. It is power-efficient, durable, and can prepare up to 10 cups of popcorn in just three minutes.
2. Nostalgia SP660SS 6-Quart Stirring Popcorn Popper
Nostalgia popcorn maker has a quick heat technology, which allows it to make up to twenty-four cups of popcorn. This heat technology enables the popper to work 30% faster and does not need pre-heating. It has a kernel measuring cup that helps you to measure the right amount of kernels to use. It also has a motorized stirring rod that enables the popper to distribute kernels evenly and reverses when needed for better performance. The vents in the bowl allow air in thus keeping moisture away to offer crispy and crunchy popcorn – no one enjoys soggy snacks. The non-stick cooking plates are removable for easy cleaning and are dishwasher safe. The handles and base are cool-touch and are therefore safe to handle. It has space where you can wrap the cord so that you can safely store your popper in an orderly way. Simple on and off switch for easy operation.
What We Like
- Non-stick cooking plates
- Dishwasher safe parts
- 24 cups of popcorn
- 30% faster than competition
Our Verdict
Courtesy if its quick heat technology Nostalgia SP660SS works 30%t faster than its competitors. The device is dishwasher safe and has a spacious 6-quart design that makes 24 cups of popcorn.
3. Yabano Popcorn Machine
Yabano popcorn maker has a transparent cover that works as a bowl. You do not have to get a separate bowl to serve your popcorn. When the popcorns are ready, flip your machine and enjoy your crispy treats. It has a quick-heat technology that allows it to pop 40% faster and has a motorized stirring rod that spreads the kernels so that they can pop evenly. It pops almost 100% of the kernels you put in and does not burn the popcorns. The non-stick popping plate is easy to remove and clean in a dishwasher. It also has vent holes that allow in air to prevent steam from forming and cool-touch handles that safe to use while cooking and serving. To make popcorn, pour kernels in the tray, turn on the switch, and wait for them to pop.
What We Like
- 40% faster than competitors
- Cool-touch handles
- Quick heat technology
- Dishwasher-safe design
Our Verdict
Due to its quick heat technology, the Yabano popcorn machine works up to 40% faster than its competitors. It is cool to touch, dishwasher safe, and does not burn popcorn while popping.
4. Popco Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper
Popco is a heat resistant popcorn popper with a BPA and PVC-free silicone cooking mat. The mat is microwave-safe and effortless to handle even when hot. Its case, on the other hand, has cool-touch handles that enhance its portability, while its bowl is good for serving. You can take it from the microwave to the table and use it throughout your party or movie. The big sized bowl can hold up to fifteen cups of popcorns at a go. It takes only a few minutes for the popcorns to be ready. The popper is also easy to operate. All you need are kernels, a little oil, and salt and flavor if you need to bake delicious and crispy popcorns. The bowl is ergonomic and thus spreads the popcorns evenly. The bowl is easy to clean and is dishwasher safe. The popcorn popper bowl is also collapsible, so after rinsing, you can press it down and store it out of sight at home.
What We Like
- Effortless to use
- BPA and PVC-free
- Large capacity bowl
- Cool-touch parts
Our Verdict
The Poco Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper is fast, safe to handle, and made of food-grade materials that work well in most settings. You will enjoy using an original one at your home.
5. Presto 04868 Orville Redenbacher’s Fountain Hot Air Popper
Presto popcorn maker operates under 120 volts AC, 1275 watts’ power. It fits about 5 quarts (4 liters) of kernel, which makes 20 cups of popcorn in three and a half minutes. It does not require oil: hot air delivers perfectly crispy popcorn, making it a convenient and healthy choice. Presto has a transparent cover that works as a serving bowl. Its bowl has a built-in sifter to separate the popcorn from the hulls. It also pops almost 100% of your kernels due to inbuilt stainless steel restrictors that maximize its performance. The cover has a vent that allows air, thus, preventing moisture from building in the popper. Finally, since Presto 04868 is oil-free, it is easy to clean by wiping with a piece of cloth. However, if need be, you can remove the cover and clean by hand.
What We Like
- Spacious (20 cups of popcorn)
- Healthy oil-free system
- Vented cover (with sifter)
- Stainless steel resistors
Our Verdict
With Presto 04868 Orville Redenbacher, you can pop up to 20 cups of popcorn from five quarts of kernel. It is oil-free and thus healthy and has a vented cover that works as a serving bowl.
6. Hamilton Beach Electric Hot Oil Popcorn Popper
The Hamilton beach popcorn popper uses electricity to bake crispy popcorn. Its high capacity design pops up to twenty-four cups of popcorn at a go, while its non-stick popping plate is easy to clean. Hamilton also has a butter well that lets you add flavor to your popcorns as you cook. The well handles flavoring automatically. The popper is easy to use. Pour your kernels into the popping plate, add oil and salt then cover it to make popcorn – your popcorns will be ready in a few minutes. It has an inbuilt motorized stirring arm that spreads the popcorns evenly to ensure that most if not all of them pop. The cover also doubles as a serving bowl. Once the popcorns are ready, revert the popper so that all the popcorns land in the bowl, then you can enjoy your treat.
What We Like
- Non-stick popping plate
- Butter well for flavoring
- Motorized stirring arm
- Pops up to 24 cups
Our Verdict
Hamilton Beach Electric has a non-stick plate and popping bowl that prepares up to 24 cups of popcorn per session. Popping is easy using little oil, which makes Hamilton Beach a safe popper.
7. Homdox Hot Air Popcorn Popper
Homdox hot air popcorn maker has a single switch system that is easy to use. Once you pour your kernels into the main chamber, you turn on the switch and wait about four minutes for your popcorns to be ready. It has a measuring spoon for taking accurate measurements of your kernels one spoon at a time. Besides, since it takes a short time to pop, you can add more kernels after each process until you make enough for your guests. Homdox pops up to 98% of the kernels, making it convenient. It has a unique wind channel that ensures a constant flow of hot air over kernels for even cooking. It also has an aluminum turbine chamber that heats the air as it pushes out the popcorns at the same time. Popcorns eject through a chute and land on a stand-by bowl. Homdox popper is quiet and does not use oil. Therefore, you will enjoy fat-free snacks.
What We Like
- Pops 98% of kernels
- Aluminium turbine chamber
- Short wait time (4 minutes)
- Fat-free popcorns
Our Verdict
By popping up to 98% of popcorn kernels, the Homdox popcorn popper prevents wastage, unlike some brands. It also has a fast (4 minute) oil free system that prepare healthy snacks at home.
8. Tinfancy Hot Air Popcorn Popper
This popcorn maker uses hot air to provide you with healthy, delicious snacks. It is easy to operate, and it does not use oil; therefore, you only need to pour kernels into the main chamber, turn it on and wait for a few minutes for your popcorns to be ready. It has a measuring spoon so you can conveniently measure the exact amount of kernels to add to your popper. You only need a spoon at a time. The hot air circulates evenly to pop up to 98% of kernels. The top cover and the measuring cup are heat-resistant and made of BPA free material which makes it safe to handle. An aluminum turbine heats air evenly, which ejects the popcorn when ready. Tinfancy is super quiet and has a removable chute that you can clean quickly after use.
What We Like
- Pops 98% of kernels
- Oil-less cooking technology
- Heat-resistant top
- Aluminum turbine
Our Verdict
Tinfancy is an oil-less hot air popcorn maker with an aluminum turbine that works fast and efficiently. It pops over 98% of kernels and had long-lasting BPA-free components.
9. AICOOK Electric Hot Oil Popcorn Maker
The AICOOK hot oil popcorn maker has a 24-cup capacity, which enables people to make large batches of popcorn at a go. The popcorn maker is easy to use and takes a few minutes to prepare delicious popcorn, making it convenient. The popper plate is a non-stick material, making cleaning an easy task, while the lid doubles up as a plate. Once you are the popcorns are done, you can invert the popper and serve. The cover has vents that prevent moisture from forming in the popper. Thus, it delivers crispy popcorns. It features an automatic reversal that prevents kernels from getting stuck. It has a motorized stirring rod that evenly distributes the kernels for even popping. The handles of the popper are heat resistant, therefore safe to handle. You can adjust the taste of your popcorns by adding butter and flavors on the lid through the vents.
What We Like
- Motorized stirring rod
- Vented cover/bowl
- Food-safe components
- 24-cup capacity
Our Verdict
AICOOK makes up to 24 cups of delicious popcorn using hot oil. Although it is not as healthy as some air popper, it is fast and delivers professional results always. Parts are food-grade as well.
10. Presto 5204 Orville Redenbacher’s Stirring Popper
Presto popcorn popper has a large six-quart capacity, which prepares large volumes of popcorns at one time. It operates under 120 volts AC at 900 watts and has a unique scalloped stirring arm that spread the kernels appropriately for even popping. It has a non-stick popping surface that is easy to clean. A transparent cover lets you see the process as the kernels pop and doubles up as a serving bowl. Thus, once popcorns are ready you can invert the popper and enjoy your treat. The base of the popper nests inside the cover for compact and convenient storage. The cover has multi-point venting which prevents moisture from building up in the popcorn popper, therefore, cooking crispy popcorns. Finally, the popper has a built-in melter that spreads butter evenly on popcorns to give them a sweet flavor. The material used to make this popper is heat resistant.
What We Like
- In-built butter melter
- Non-stick popping surface
- Heat-resistant material
- Transparent cover
Our Verdict
Presto 5204 Orville takes popcorn making to the next level as it is easy to use and food-safe. Parts are durable, while its in-built butter melter enables you to add value to your popcorns.
