Reviews about Popcorn Makers

Rocky77 says "The Pop-O-Matic is fun to make Popcorns." about Orville Reddenbacher Pop-O-Matic

Rocky77 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:15:32 GMT

The Pop-O-Matic is a product that you can make fresh air made popcorn. The product is design as an table juke-box that you would found in a 80s restaurant. What comes out of the Juke-box is not music but fresh hot popcorn that you can eat as you watch your favorite movies. The best of using this product that you can make a lot of popcorn and don't need to worry about burning it over a stove or it getting over heated because there is an auto shutoff when it does get over heated it turns off by it self. But it is heated by a light-bolt so it can burnout and sometime when it does get really hot it starts to smell like it is burning not sure why. It is great for you and I can get air popcorn that would come out when it is popping but when it does sometime the corns come with it and pop afterwards. At less when the popcorn came out it this not spill out of the sides of the exit that I found in other products.

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athomason29 says "Chefmate CMP3 is decent, cheap, and quick." about Chefmate CMPC3

athomason29 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:27:59 GMT

For around $20, this is a decent choice, and it is quick and easy to use. The lid contains a measuring cup that shows you how many kernels to pop at one time. A full cap usually gives about 4 servings. My only complaints are that it is rather loud, there are a fair number of unpopped kernels left at the end, and the vibrating motor sometimes causes the unit to move along the counter. You can't just plug it in, let it go, and hope that everything falls into the bowl below, because the unit will move and end up missing the bowl completely. So I have to stand and hold it while the popcorn pops for 2 minutes. For a cheap popper, I can't really complain too much, though. It seems that the number of unpopped kernels has increased over the couple years we have had it, so maybe the motor wears down before too long. All in all, if you prefer the fresh taste of air popped over microwave popcorn, and you want to control the amount of butter and salt, this is not a bad option.

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ashleynaka says "Whirley Pop...a fun, healthy snack." about Whirley Pop Wabash Valley Farms

ashleynaka — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:21:16 GMT

It was around Christmastime about fifteen years ago, when we received gifts at our front door from an anonymous person. One of the generous gifts was a Whirley Pop popcorn maker. My sisters and I were so excited that we couldn't wait to use it. It came with one bag of kernels, so we opened it up and gave it a "whirl." We used cooking oil and let it heat up in the bottom of the maker, then we added the kernels. The hardest part was waiting for the kernels to begin popping. We were all very happy when we heard the first pops. We made our first batch of popcorn and it was a hit! We made popcorn as a snack and also to eat while watching television or movies. My mom loved that it was a healthy snack and that it kept us busy for a little while. It also makes a great gift for anyone. One thing that we learned along the way, was that you must watch the maker and stir it constantly. If you step away for just a minute, chances are pretty good you will have burnt popcorn.

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Fardreamer says "Presto's Orville Redenbacher Popcorn maker is superb!" about Orville Redenbacher Presto 04821 Hot Air Popper

Fardreamer — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:29:40 GMT

To me, one of the nicest things about going to the movies is buying a bag of popcorn and adding some melted butter and a pinch or two of salt, then consuming it while watching the feature presentation and washing it down with a nice cup of Coca-Cola.

Of course. one can make popcorn at home, too. In microwave ovens, mostly, but some people still use either (a) Jiffy Pop stovetop popcorn (b) improvised poppers, or (c) popcorn makers of various makes and brands.

Until very late in 2007, if I wanted popcorn at home I'd usually get Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn. We had owned a very good popcorn maker in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but after it finally stopped working during my college years, we relied on the various microwave ovens and those convenient kernels-and-oil-in-a-bag packages to enjoy a salty snack while watching movies on first our videocassette recorder and later our DVD players.

Then the news that some types of microwave popcorn weren't exactly very safe to eat -...

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wallest02 says "I love my popcorn maker!!" about Orville Reddenbacher air popper

wallest02 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:04:16 GMT

There's not really that much to say about this popper -

it is easy to use - just plug it in after you've got your kernels in, lid on, and bowl ready - in just a few minutes the hot air has popped your kernels (up to 1/2 a cup at a time) into a huge bowl of delicious popcorn!! I have noticed a difference between brands of how much of the kernels are left unpopped. It seems to me that the orville reddenbacher popcorn pops up best and is worth the extra little bit. It makes an easy, healthy, affordable snack.

The maker is attractive, white/gray, no problems with anything, the air is noisy, but it pops so fast i'm not really concerned about that - i mean, who pops popcorn quietly? I'll never be as happy with microwave bags of popcorn again. The machine itself is very affordable - and works well.

I highly recommend this popper and wouldn't try any other more expensive one, i don't know how it could get better...

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ecw2000 says "I was very pleased with this product" about Presto Microwave Popcorn Popper - PowerPop Multi-Popper

ecw2000 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:58:24 GMT

I was/am very pleased with Presto's PowerPop Microwave Popcorn Popper. It is easy to use; easy to clean; can be used with or without oil, with or without salt and with or without butter. I have been able to reuse the popping cardboard/paper inserts several times each and find they are worth the money in the long run.

I really like that you can just pop, remove from the microwave and start eating without dirtying any more dishes. The resulting popcorn is healthier that microwave popcorn popped in bags with the additives and artificial ingrediants. I can control how much oil, butter and salt (if any) that is used.

Clean up is a breeze and it is dishwasher safe. The product is worth the price and I have recommended this popper to many friends. Because I don't have to worry about the lack of an on/off switch or the outside heating up (as with the electric oil-heater popcorn machines), I find this to be one of the most family/child-friendly popcorn poppers.

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ecw2000 says "Sadly, it didn't meet my expectations..." about West Bend Stir Crazy - Popcorn Popper

ecw2000 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:47:23 GMT

Sadly, the West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Maker 82306 didn't live up to my expectations. I was so excited because it made me remember the nostalgic taste and experience of popping popcorn with a little bit of oil, butter and salt and watching the butter melt down onto the kernals. I was not impressed with the lack of an on/off switch. I was disappointed when the non-stick coating started flaking after the second use.

On a positive note, I did like the top's ability to double as the bowl. It was relatively easy to clean up and my daughter really enjoyed watching it stir and pop. (I did too!) This did pop more kernals than some of the other poppers I have used.

I feel the one from my youth was built better and performed better than this one and that it isn't worth the price I paid. However, I would still recommend it to my friends/family if they are looking for an electric hot-oil popper with a warning that the outside gets very hot so caution is needed - especially around children...

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ecw2000 says "Love it!" about Presto Presto Hot Air Popper

ecw2000 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:35:20 GMT

I really like Presto's Hot Air Popcorn Popper. This is the 3rd one I have purchased. One was from a yard sale and after several years, I decided to replace with a new one. They have always been very good and I have no complaints. I love the fact that the top of the popper (little round tray) is removable to measure and pour in the popcorn kernals and/or used for melting the butter, if you choose to have butter on your popcorn. This works great for those that want popcorn without the additives that are found within the numerous microwave popcorn bags/products.

I have forgotten and placed the yellow "shield" and butter melter/cup in the dishwasher - top rack - and haven't had any problems, though the manufacturer advises against placing them in the dishwasher.

If I had one thing I would like to change or add to this product, it would be adding an on/off switch. I do not like having the machine automatically start as soon as I plug it in. Nor do I like the fact that I have...

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sarahjo05 says "Healthy and quick alternative to microwave" about Presto Microwave Popcorn Popper - PowerPop Multi-Popper

sarahjo05 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:27:32 GMT

This popcorn maker has made life so much easier! No more burnt bags of popcorn. The taste this popper offers and its easy use and setup are qualities that drew me to the product originally. Basically you use the kernals, oil, pouring both together into the popper before placing in the mirowave. It is nice because you are not forced to turn on the stove to pop the kernals. Our microwave pops a full popper in under 2 minutes, and this fresh air popped popcorn is an entire family hit. Plus, the heath benefits from this popcorn make microwave popcorn a thing of the past in our family. Look for low fat oil to make this air popped treat even healthier! You do have to buy liners for the popcorn maker, but they are fairly inexpensive, and one package has lasted us over a year, even with frequent use. The popper is easy to clean, just pop out the liner and run soap and water in the bowl...I believe it even might be dishwasher safe!

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luminousblade says "The Stir Crazy Popcorn Maker is a girl's best friend." about stir crazy Stir Crazy Popcorn maker

luminousblade — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:28:02 GMT

When I originally saw the Stir Crazy Popcorn Maker, it was in a Black Friday ad for about $20. My husband kept telling me that "we didn't need it" and "where would we put it once we bought it"? I was adamant, however; memories of my grandmother's popcorn maker and all the times she'd used it to make popcorn for us while watching t.v or a movie in the livingroom were too strong for me to ignore. It had been years since that time, but I still remembered just how good that popcorn tasted and I wanted to be able to make some of my own. I had to work that day but I left money and instructions with my step-father, who graciously agreed to do the shopping for my mother and me, to pick one of the stir crazy popcorn makers up for me.

When I got to my parent's house after work, I found that he'd gotten one of the first ones. I was thrilled! I looked forward to this so much that when I got home, I opened it right up and read the instructions so I could make myself some of those childhood...

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Meruble says "Makes light, low calorie popcorn snack." about Gourmet Chef Air Popper

Meruble — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:05:36 GMT

A popcorn lover my entire life, I was given the Gourmet Chef air popper as a birthday gift last year by my youngest daughter. Ever since then, it is a snack of choice several evenings a week. It's great to have the choice of plain or butter popcorn for a snack. Many hockey nights include the making of a popcorn snack. The warm kernels allow seasoning to be added and stick to the kernels for added taste. Even our family dogs, line up when they hear the popcorn kernels pouring into the well of the popper. As it starts up, errant popped corn may find it's way outside of the large bowl. Those that land on the floor, are quickly gobbled up by our largest dog, Tank. As for Bailey, he is a connoseur of popcorn, preferring to wait patiently for the butter to be added. He sits at my feet, waiting for his sad, begging eyes to guilt me into tossing butter kernels his way. Therefore, it is important to make enough for all.

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fluxmaster says "Great gift for popcorn lovers" about Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper

fluxmaster — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:43:48 GMT

I bought this for my husband, who is a popcorn freak! I'm not kidding. That man LOVES his popcorn and so I did some research and figured that the old fashioned popcorn maker would beat any of the electric machines. So, I bought him the whirlypop popcorn popper that you use on the stove.

We've had it for years now. And boy! this little thing gets used several times a week.

It really does a fantastic job of leaving very few unpopped kernels. The clever handle and turning device makes it distribute the kernels while you cook and the lid shuts airtight so that there's enough pressure built up inside for the popcorn to pop well without burning.

You just put a tiny bit of oil in with the kernels, turn on the stove and crank!

We actually gave away our air pop popcorn maker and use this to make popcorn (although we still use the microwave popcorn so my husband can have some at work, too -- told you he was a popcorn freak!).

I think it'd be fun for your kids, too, if you have them.

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sarahnarnian says "The Whirley Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper is fantastic!" about Whirley Pop 25008 Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper

sarahnarnian — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:34:03 GMT

This popcorn maker is awesome! I received it as a gift from my mother-in-law for Christmas two years ago and have used it a lot since then. I've also gotten my mom hooked on it, and she's bought a number of these Whirley Pop Stovetop Popcorn poppers to give as gifts since then.

I love the fact that in nearly the same amount of time it takes to nuke a bag of microwave popcorn, you can have popcorn that tastes so much better. And of course you can then control how much oil, butter, seasoning, etc. goes onto your popcorn. You can make it as healthy or unhealthy as you like.

It takes about 2-5 minutes to pop a 6-quart batch. My favorite snack using this popper is kettle korn. Every time I serve this at events, I get rave reviews. The recipe for the kettle korn comes in the whirley pop booklet that accompanies the popper.

The only downsides are that the metal clip that holds the lid on may become bent or loose. My mom had to bend hers with a pair of pliers so that the lid would stay on. Also,...

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niichii says "Awesome Popper" about West Bend West Bend 82306 Stir Crazy Popcorn Maker

niichii — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:06:56 GMT

It is better than an air popper machine and light-years better than microwave popcorn.

It is very easy to use, just pour the appropriate measurement of oil and popcorn on the popping surface, cover (add butter to the butter dish if you wish) and plug it in! A few minutes later, wala! you have great popcorn. I usually don't put butter on mine. The vegetable oil gives it a nice taste, with the addition of salt of course, but that is simply my low fat preference.

There is a nice butter dish that is on the top of the bowl (when it is popping) and allows the butter to melt and drip down on the popcorn. A really nice feature!

Due to the nature of this popcorn machine, with its very hot exposed surface, I highly recommend you do not let children use this machine. They could be easily burned. Also make sure you use it where it won't fall off a counter and burn someone or something. So it can be a safety hazard, please be careful with it.

Cleaning is somewhat of a pain but not too bad, just...

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katcelata says "Just Like When I Was a Kid!!!!" about Whirley Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper

katcelata — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:54:24 GMT

I am a popcorn lover, and it has great childhood memories of Mom popping up big kettle for all of us around the TV, or sitting around the campfire popping corn in the basket... so I just DO NOT LIKE microwave popcorn, can't abide hot air, and am not thrilled with the poppers I've been gifted with in the past... until my sister, who feels the same, gave me this fantastic stove top popper (Take note- GREAT Christmas gift, dorm gift etc for popcorn purists!) The Whirley Pop Stovetop Popper pops up a great, generous bowl of popcorn with that true old fashioned taste. It requires very little oil, the handle crank keeps the kernels rotating nicely and avoids burning without having to shake the pan, which is no good for your electric burners! And with the Whirley Pop, your Mom will NOT have fits when you burn the bottom of her good Revereware (ahhh, the memories!). The lid latch prevents burning if you overdue the amount of kernels, and this cleans up very easily, unlike larger "automatic" poppers...

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mrsbeano says "Presto Hot Air Popcorn Popper" about Presto presto poplite hot air popcorn popper

mrsbeano — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:41:08 GMT

My family loves popcorn! We used to eat the microwave popcorn until I started reading labels. The junk that goes into microwave popcorn is appalling! So we looked at the alternatives and chose a Presto PopLite Popcorn Maker. This popcorn maker is an air-popper! We love it! It keeps a healthy snack healthy! You can eat as-is or add your own toppings. So for people who want a healthy alternative to microwave popcorn, here it is. It is almost as fast as microwaving and the popcorn just tastes better. Popcorn is such a great lowfat snack too. I love watching a good movie and enjoy snacking on popcorn with the family. We have had several hot air popcorn makers and this is one of the best performing products. If you want to spend time with family and make memories - I recommend spending time with family and watching a good movie and having popcorn too. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as my family has.

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smgibson89 says "best popper ever, been using for 20 years, on #4." about West Bend Stir Crazy - Popcorn Popper

smgibson89 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:28:27 GMT

The stir crazy popper by west bend is the best popper we've ever had. We got our first one as a wedding presant almost twenty years ago. When that opne wore out, we replaced it. In be tween we have tried a hot air popper, that was like eating popped cardboard. We also tried a microwave popper, that made a slightly better popped cardboard. In the end we always return to our stir crazy. Right now we are on popper number four. I think we foulnd number two at the local thrift shop in almost pristine condition. Number three must have been a christmas present one year and number four was my birthday this past september. In the past twenty years, the price hasn't changed much and the quality has been reliable. It is all around a good deal. I heartily recommend this product.

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AdventureQueen says "I'm CRAZY about West Bend's Stir Crazy Popcorn maker!" about West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn maker

AdventureQueen — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:18:32 GMT

In 1990 I bought my first West Bend stir crazy popcorn maker for five dollars at a garage sale. It was only a 4 quart and the cover/bowl was a transulent yellow (our current one is a six quart, and the lid is clear), and worked great until around 1998 when the plate just wouldn't heat anymore. After that I couldn't find one until 2007! Boy was I happy when I saw it in the Christmas isle, and even more pleased when Santa left it for me under the tree! I like to watch the popcorn pop through the cover (which becomes the serving bowl when turned upside down by clasping the heat resistant handles). It reminds me of when I was a kid and the day care I attended would pop popcorn in a large popper minus the lid and each of us kids would run around the kitchen with our own small Styrofoam cup to catch the popcorn in. I prefer my popcorn crisp and unbuttered so I do not melt butter through the butter well. Because the stir crazy has a non-stick heating surface I wipe it clean with a paper towel...

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dolphin9600 says "Microwave popcorn popper without the microwave popcorn price." about Presto PowerPop Microwave Multi-Popper

dolphin9600 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:14:51 GMT

I love popcorn and I love the ease and convenience of making it in the microwave. But, I don't like all the added butter and salt, even the light versions can be too salty or buttery for my taste. With the Presto Powerpop microwave popcorn popper, I can make popcorn to suit my taste-for a lot less too! The popper looks similar to a bowl with a lid, but it has a special disk that screws onto the bottom of the bowl and then you stick a paper disk inside the bowl. I use two tablespoons of popcorn kernals, put it inside the bowl and put the lid on. I put it in the microwave (1000w) on high for 2 1/2-3 minutes. It doesn't take long before the kernals start popping and the kitchen is filled with the scent of fresh popped popcorn. When it is done, remove it from the microwave, remove the lid carefully to avoid steam burns, and removed the disk on the bottom of the bowl. I eat the popcorn directly from the bowl, plain, no butter, no salt-just the way I like it. And it is cheaper than buying the...

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emeryjudith says "The Presto Orville Reddenbacher hot air popper is fantastic!" about Presto Orville Reddenbacher hot air popper

emeryjudith — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:31:50 GMT

If you want to watch your calories and still have a delicious snack, then you want to get a Presto Orville Reddenbacher Hot Air Popper. No oil needed. You get large puffy, yummy popcorn that you can add just the amount of butter you want, and how much salt you desire. This popper is so easy to use. It pops the popcorn quickly and it tastes great. My husband has been trying to cut back on the calories and cut his cholesterol. Trying to find a snack to eat with the weekend movies, we watch, has been a challenge. Then with the health scare that microwave popcorn may cause health problems; this Orville Reddenbacher Hot Air Popper has been the answer. He is so pleased that he can have something that tastes so good and fills him up! His last blood draw, and Doctors visit, showed that he is making great progress and this machine has definitely been part of the answer. We highly recommend it for healths sake,and for tastes sake! So give it a try.

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