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How to Choose and Buy a Popcorn Maker

Here are some hints and tips on some of the things to consider when choosing and buying a popcorn maker:

Size and Style

Most popcorn makers are quite large, although they do vary in size. You can purchase anything from brightly coloured, fun-looking popcorn makers to stainless steel or clear-bodied appliances that enable you to watch the kernels as they pop. Check to see that the popcorn maker you have decided on has the capacity and capabilities you are looking for.

Directional chutes are a useful feature of certain models - all you need to do is line a bowl up underneath them and watch as it fills up with popcorn.

Fast Cycles

Some models of popcorn maker are especially fast, although all do their job quickly. Whatever the speed of yours, you will have a batch of tasty popcorn within minutes.

Lids and Warming Cups

Clear see-through lids are a very popular feature on most brands and models of popcorn maker. This is a great way to see your popcorn as it’s being made, and you will find that children love to watch. Several models include a warming cup that sits on top of the popcorn maker, allowing you to melt butter ready to drizzle over the popcorn for a delicious end result.

Easy Clean

Several popcorn makers have dishwasher-proof pieces and some have non-stick plates, making cleaning even easier.

Other Features to look for when choosing a Popcorn maker

Some popcorn makers may come with stay-cool handles, while with other models the whole outside surface remains cool to the touch. If you want a popcorn maker that allows you to add your flavouring into the mix as the popcorn is being made, then remember to check the product description, as not all models are equipped with this option.

Different types of popcorn maker work in different ways; some models use hot air, which avoids the use of oil, and is therefore a healthier option. Or you can opt for a popcorn maker that pops using oil, depending on your personal preference.

There are even popcorn makers that have a body which turns over and doubles up as a bowl when full.

Extras

You will find that some popcorn makers come with extras such as measuring cups that also act as warming cups for melting butter, or guides that suggest flavouring ideas to try out.

Further Information

You can find out more about some of the top models of popcorn maker available on the market on our Top Popcorn Maker Models page.

If you want to buy a popcorn maker, you can find out more about some of the top online popcorn maker suppliers including details of their delivery times and postage and packaging costs in our Where to Buy section.

You can learn more about other types of cooking appliance in our Types of Cooking Appliance section.

You can find out about specific cooking appliance manufacturers and brands in our Brands of Cooking Appliance section.