Best Air Popper For Gourmet Popcorn
I admit it- I am addicted to kitchen gadgets.
My collection of kitchen gadgetry has expanded over the years to include the mundane such as a kitchen aide mixer as well as the unusual such as my single potato/apple spiral slicer. In between those extremes are the myriad of fun and shiny objects I have found over the years, all of which are now lining special shelves in my basement since my wife told me to clear them out. Some items I trot out once a year for a special occasion and others are constantly in use.
One kitchen “gadget” that get lots of use in my house is our PopLite Air Popper, it has its own go to spot on my counter top. I have had this little baby for 6 years and counting. She produces a couple of bowlfuls of fresh hot popcorn every week and does it consistently. I like the quick and efficient way it pops up my corn in just a few minutes and delivers it to the bowl for me. It can pop two large bowls of popcorn in just a few minutes. The upright style makes it easy to cook popcorn and get it in the bowl with ease.
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Benefits Of The PopLite Popcorn Maker
-No added fat to the popcorn
– Easy clean up
– Fun for kids to use and watch
-Simple to use – Pour, Plug-in, Pop
The downsides to this type of popcorn maker are minor, but could be annoying for some people. The butter tray/cup that sits on top never really get hot enough to melt cold butter, yet it is great for measuring the unpopped popcorn. The popcorn maker does not have an off and on switch, so you must unplug it to stop it. The upside is you won’t walk away and leave it running. The other common complaint is that “flyers”, random kernels that get blown out as the popcorn maker warms up. Some people keep it tipped back a bit while it is warming up, but I just grab a broom when it is done popping.
I enjoy the PopLite for sure, but if I were bothered by those few drawbacks with the PopLite I would try the Cuisinart Easy Pop Hot Air Popper. The reviews on Amazon specifically mention a few of the Cuisinart’s features that address the drawbacks with other air poppers.
Positive Features For Cuisinart Popcorn Air Popper
On/Off switch
Quiet operation
BPA Free plastic cover
Compact and attractively designed for the counter top
When searching for the best air popper for your money take into account that this appliance is built to last, pops up your popcorn quickly, produces a low fat snack and is compact enough for the counter top. Hot air popcorn makers also give you the option of choosing type and amount of toppings for your popcorn, whether it will be healthy or decadent. The two hot air poppers: The PopLite and the Cuisinart models both offer an excellent product for your popcorn making pleasure.
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