Presto PopLite Hot Air Corn Popper
Presto PopLite Hot Air Corn Popper

Best hot-air popcorn popper

*Est. $20
Estimated Price

Hot air poppers do not require the use of oil to create popcorn, which may appeal to health-conscious consumers. Instead, hot air is used to quickly churn and pop kernels, outputting puffed pieces into a separate container. Reviewers say one winner, the Presto PopLite, can create 18 cups of satisfying popcorn in about 90 seconds, with very few remaining unpopped kernels. This inexpensive popper doesn't come with a collecting container, so you'll need to supply your own bowl.

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Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper
Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper

Best stovetop popcorn popper

*Est. $25
Estimated Price

Stovetop popper fans say these old-fashioned products produce rich, flavorful popcorn and are fun to use. After pouring oil in the pan and adding kernels, you use a hand crank to churn the kernels while they pop. While many users say the added oil enhances the popcorn's flavor, it also adds extra calories. Nevertheless, owners praise the Whirley Pop (which turns out 24 cups of popcorn in about four minutes) for leaving few unpopped kernels behind. They also say its stirring mechanism, which prevents kernel scorching, distributes oil and butter evenly, producing a delicious, consistent flavor. Plus, the Whirley Pop can be used on any heat surface, including a campfire. One downside: Professional tests say hand-washing its oil-coated parts after use can be tricky, because its sharp stirring mechanism can pose a cutting risk.

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Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper
Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper

Best microwave popcorn popper

*Est. $10
Estimated Price

Microwave popcorn poppers are simple to use and easy to clean; just place kernels in the unit's bowl, cover with its lid and cook for a few minutes. Reviewers say the affordable Nordic Ware 12-cup Microwave Popcorn Popper produces tasty results (and leaves few unpopped kernels behind) in about three minutes. Additionally, unlike other microwave poppers, this versatile product (it can be used with or without oil) doesn't leave a plasticky aftertaste on its popcorn. The entire unit is dishwasher-safe, so cleanup is also a breeze.

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