If you’re sick of zapping bags of popcorn in the microwave, you’ll want to invest in a popcorn popper. Poppers suitable for use in the home are still available, though they are more difficult to come by than in previous years. Best of all, you have a variety of options when it comes to the method of preparation for these fantastic home poppers.
Using a popcorn popper that uses oil to pop the kernels is one option. This type of popping machine is best represented by vintage reproductions of small electric poppers from the middle of the twentieth century. The device’s bowl provides space for the popcorn and oil to be placed. The corn is contained by a tinted plastic cover that fits over the bowl.
The oil is slowly heated to the proper temperature, allowing the corn to pop, with the help of electricity. A butter reservoir at the top of the cover is not uncommon on a popcorn maker of this type. The butter melts and dribbles over the popped corn as the temperature rises. Simply unplug the bowl and turn the entire unit upside down once the corn is popped. The popped corn neatly fits into the cover, which also serves as a bowl.
If you want to avoid using oil as a popping medium, you can use devices that make air-popped popcorn. An air-based popcorn popper heats the kernels to the point of popping with a steady stream of hot air. There is no need for oil, and the corn will be light and fluffy. This type of popcorn is healthier and still delicious when flavored with garlic powder or other spices.
There are miniature versions of the standalone popcorn popper you see at the local movie theater for people who crave movie-style popcorn. A small amount of oil is required for the devices, which is poured into a holding area. Popcorn kernels are poured into their own container. When the machine is turned on, the perfect combination of kernels and oil produces light and tasty popcorn. A simple stirring arm at the bottom of the holding tank helps to mix the popped corn as you add salt and other flavors. As a result, you’ll have a better bowl of popcorn than you’d get at the movies.
While each of these popcorn popper options isn’t as widely available as in previous years, there are a few to consider. Vintage poppers can be found at thrift stores and flea markets for a reasonable price. Just make sure the unit is in good working order before purchasing it. Furthermore, many companies that continue to manufacture new poppers of this type frequently sell them online at low prices. When you shop online, you’ll be able to compare features and functions with relative ease, increasing your chances of finding the ideal popper for your needs.