There wasn't even a hint of a scorched kernel or a burned aftertaste. When we tasted the resulting popcorn, we were wowed by the crunchiness and neutral flavor. After making our first batch, we found that the silicone stayed pretty hot, so we didn't eat out of the bowl. It includes a lid and popcorn bowl with built-in handles, and it pops kernels with just 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil.

Popping kernels in the HotPop was a pleasant surprise this BPA-free silicone popper is as straightforward as it gets. EasyPop's stay-cool housing is kid-friendly, and all of the materials that come in contact with food are BPA-free.

When it came down to one final taste test, the Poplite's popcorn won with better overall flavor, while both makers rated equally in crispiness. The EasyPop is more expensive than the Poplite, but with that, you get easy cleanup because every removable part on the appliance is dishwasher-safe. Users should turn off the EasyPop once each batch is complete and let the butter continue melting before serving. (The versatility of the measuring cup was a bonus.) The popper makes batches swiftly, but the butter was slow to melt. This popcorn maker also includes a butter-warming tray that doubles as a measuring cup for the kernels. Similar to the Presto Poplite, the popcorn falls away from the heat source as it pops, so we found consistency through all of our tests, no matter the batch size. In our tests, it produced a bowl of perfectly popped corn (up to 15 cups) in less than three minutes, and there wasn't a single burnt piece in sight. This electric countertop model is simple to set up. You can also wrap the cord around the built-in knob to put away for next time.Ĭuisinart EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker Review While the machine is larger than collapsible microwave models, it's still compact enough to store in any small cabinet. When it was time to clean up, the oil-free model kept its interior and exterior relatively clean: We gave it a wipe-down and washed the butter cup in warm, soapy water. While an on/off switch would make the appliance easier to control, plugging it in to start was still simple enough. If you're popping back-to-back batches, we found that the machine needed some cooling time in between.įor the duration of testing, we paid close attention to how easy each popcorn maker was to set up, and we were happy to discover that the Poplite was a breeze. That wasn't a dealbreaker because the chute directed the popped corn straight into our bowl once the vigorous popping began. However, a few rogue unpopped kernels sprung out of the chute onto the countertop as the machine began to heat up. This machine made the crispiest popcorn out of all the popcorn makers we tested.įor each batch, we followed the included instructions and didn't overfill the measuring cup line with kernels. It includes a built-in butter melting tray that doubles as a measuring cup. The Presto Poplite, an oil-free and easy-to-use popcorn maker, is an upright appliance that can air pop up to 18 cups in under three minutes.

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