The Presto Popcorn Maker is a very popular brand which is largely associated with high quality. Popcorn is a popular snack and having your very own popcorn maker can save time and money. There are a few different models of Presto Popcorn Poppers but one of the most popular is the Presto 04820 PopLite Hot Air Corn Popper.

The Preston Poplite is one of the best hot air popcorn poppers available and really does provide a nice easy and convenient solution to making popcorn. It will take no more than 2 and a half minutes to produce up to 18 cups of popcorn for you. This will fill 2 large bowls, so is great for parties when you just put a couple bowls of popcorn out for people to eat. Also with a cooking time of under 2 ½ minutes you can quickly make up extra batches of popcorn when needed.

The popcorn produced is also the nice fluffy kind and more often than not you will find no unpopped kernels left. As this popcorn making machine doesn’t use oil, instead uses hot air you are provided with a much healthier snack which is much lower in calories.  However if you wish to try and make an even tastier popcorn then the measuring cup provided also doubles as a butter melter. Simply put in the amount of butter you require and as your popcorn is popping your butter will melt from the heat produced. Once finished it is an easy clean up use warm water and soap avoiding any hassles.

You will see that once the popcorn is finished it is directed into the bowl by the chute and then you are ready to eat straight away. Without a doubt this Presto Popcorn Maker is faster and more economical then the microwavable bag popcorn.

There are many various popcorn makers available from the Stir Crazy Back to Basics brand to the Nostalgia Electrics and all do the same job but offer something different in design. While some are better than others it’s a tough choice to make between them all but the resources on the internet should allow you to pick the best popcorn maker for your home.

The cost and reviews make the Presto Popcorn Maker one of the most popular so you may want to check out that one first.

Buying a Nostalgia Electrics Popcorn Maker is something which needs some research and consideration. This is because there are numerous designs created by Nostalgia Electrics which are available so you need to find out which one better suits your needs. Below are two are the more popular designs:

Nostalgia OFP501 Movietime Popcorn Popper

For those who used to visit the movies or even the fair in years gone by, then this popcorn maker should bring back memories. A replica of the street corner popcorn stand, reduced in size to make a great tabletop electric popcorn popper. Instead of using oil which can make popcorn an unhealthy snack, this popper uses hot air. It can hold 3 and a half ounces of kernels, which should be enough to keep everyone happy. It also provides a little entertainment value by deploying the popcorn through a chute directly into your waiting dish. One thing you need to remember is that this Nostalgia Electric Popcorn Maker requires a 15 minute rest period after popping some popcorn.
The measurements are:
16 ¾ inches high x 9 ½ inches deep  x 7 ¼ inches wide.
The majority of online and offline stores will provide some kind of warranty with this type of electrical product, so you can be sure if anything is wrong then you can have it fixed or replaced.

Nostalgia KPM-508 Old-Fashioned Kettle Popcorn Maker

If you enjoy going to the movies and treating yourself to a big bag of popcorn, then why not treat yourself to your very own movie style popcorn making cart. This popcorn maker is a replica of the carnival popcorn cart reduced in size for you to fit nicely into your kitchen. It includes a 2 ounce stainless steel kettle which also has a stirring mechanism built in. This enables even distribution allowing for the popcorn to pop perfectly. It can also make you a gallon of popcorn which means plenty for when you host movie nights, parties or any other popcorn needing events.  To make it even easier to use, you are provided with a measuring spoon and measuring cup. This ensures you don’t go over the top with kernels and oil and get the best out of this kitchen appliance.
There is also a kernel catcher which keeps those pesky unpopped kernels out of your batch of popcorn.  This Nostalgia Electric Popcorn Maker also provides an interior light which lets you safely watch your popcorn being made through the window. Simply clean this popcorn machine with hot soapy water when you’re done.
The Measurements are:
19 inches high x 10 ½ inches x 12 ½ inches

These are just two of the many available Nostalgia Electric Popcorn Makers, so you are spoilt for choice and will no doubt be able to find something will meet all your needs.

The Back to Basics Popcorn Popper has regularly been praised as one of the top microwave popcorn poppers available to buy. It has a solid construction ensuring parts of this popper don’t just come off when not intended. The ease at which you can clean it, makes it all the more worthwhile. I know a lot of kitchen gadgets that I own which are difficult to clean, tend to sit in the cupboard and be used sparingly. You won’t have this problem with this popcorn maker, so can enjoy popcorn everyday without the hassle.

One of the reasons why this microwave popcorn popper provides an easy cleaning experience is that you don’t need to use oil. We all know that oil can end up creating a mess, making things sticky and greasy which is no fun trying to clean up when it has dried. You may think that adding oil is needed to ensure the popcorn turns out nice and tasty, but with the Back to Basics popcorn popper you get fluffy and crunchy popcorn.

Buying a popcorn maker can sometimes be an impulse decision, like many other gadgets which are bought and used very little. Don’t be part of this group and think about how often you will really eat popcorn. If you have regular movie nights, then your very own popcorn popper will be a great investment. If it’s something your kids have pestered you to get then you may consider how much it will be used as the novelty may wear off fast when it come to children.

One great positive about popcorn is that it is a great snack filling food which is low in calories.  In other words you can snack on popcorn in between meals and it will give you the full feeling without you consuming many calories. This is great news for dieters out there, just make sure you don’t add butter or toffee, otherwise is soon turns into a high calorie snack.

Are you still wondering if a popcorn popper is a good buy for your home kitchen? Well if you browse on the internet you can find great deals on the various popcorn makers making it very inexpensive when you compare it to buying readymade popcorn from the shop.

Buying either a Stir Crazy or Back to Basics popcorn popper can seem like an impulse buy gone wrong, however after a couple of movie nights you will wondering why you didn’t buy one sooner.

The Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper is one of the many popcorn making machines which is available to buy. All of these popcorn making machines aim to do them same thing yet a lot fail to deliver the desired results. The Stir Crazy Popcorn Maker delivers exactly what you want; nice delicious popcorn and easy to clean up afterwards.

Popcorn is the classic snack that has been around for years, that is mostly associated with going to the movies or watching a movie at home. It is great for when you have a movie night as most people enjoy popcorn and it is easy to make. You can also create various flavours by adding butter, toffee of anything you think will taste nice.

However popcorn is also a great snack that many people eat in between meals. This is a good choice as normal popcorn can be very filling and also low in calories. Just make sure it is normal popcorn and hasn’t been loaded with butter of toffee, or you could very well put the pounds on very quickly.

The many reviews I have read about the Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper all give it high praise and recommended anyone thinking about buying it, to do so straight away as they won’t be disappointed.  They explain how because of the design there are no kernels left unpopped. If you find you have kernels unpopped then why not try better quality popcorn and see if you get better results.

Another great feature is that once it’s finished it turns itself off automatically, so you can set it away and go off and do other things. The only problem is that it is extremely fun to sit there and watch the popcorn pop so you get nothing done. The kids will also love to watch it so it will help you get a few minutes of quiet while they look on in amazement.

The Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper can be easily bought online with many stores offering great prices with excellent next day delivery services. The prices are usually $20-30 but expect to pay closer to $30 unless there are some special offers available.