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The 6 Best Popcorn Machines – Guidebook

The 6 Best Popcorn Machines – Guidebook

A real movie night definitely includes popcorn. Simply prepare it yourself at home in a short time and enjoy. Find out which popcorn machine is best for your taste and what you need to consider when buying it in our checklist and product recommendations. Enjoy your meal!

Popcorn Machine Checklist

Types
  • You can choose between 2 types of a popcorn machine. These include hot air and kettle machines.
  • Both types of popcorn machines come in different sizes for different amounts of popcorn. The machines range from 100g to over 5000g. So you should take into account how many people you want the popcorn to last for.
  • If it is only 1-2 people, 100-200 g is enough.
  • If a family of four or five wants to eat popcorn, you should choose at least 500g.
  • For a children’s birthday party or other festivities, 1000 g is the minimum
  • To save money, it is of course also possible to make several portions in a row with a smaller capacity.
  • Popcorn machines that use hot air do not need oil or butter. As a result, the popcorn is made with fewer calories.
  • Popcorn machines that work with heating kettles are closer to cinema popcorn in terms of taste , because they are prepared with butter/fat. Also, these machines are capable of caramelizing the popcorn during the process.
Cleaning
  • Making popcorn is great, but cleaning it is not so much. If you want to save time, you should opt for the hot air version. Since no additives are added, cleaning usually only takes a few minutes.
  • Boiler machines, on the other hand, are more difficult to clean because grease is involved. But here, too, you can make your work easier if you pay attention to a few things.
  • For example, it is important to coat the boiler so that no residue stubbornly sticks to it. Likewise, the boiler should be removable for easier cleaning and, if necessary, dishwasher safe.
  • As a tip for the boiler, we also advise you to add water with detergent and restart the machine briefly. This also reduces the effort.
Additional Functions
  • Various devices have additional functions such as keeping the popcorn warm in a larger quantity without it burning.
  • Some popcorn machines come directly with a container to catch the popcorn, while others require the additional purchase of a bowl, for example.
  • A lid should be given in any case, so that the popcorn does not jump out the top. Some lids even serve as a bowl from which the popcorn can be eaten.

Recommendable Popcorn Machines

We have compiled the best and most interesting popcorn machines. You can find the list with our product recommendations here.

Tip: You can find many great kitchen appliances in our guide to kitchen appliances.

The Best Sellers Of Popcorn Machines

In a list of bestsellers we have compiled the most popular popcorn machines for you.

# Preview Product
1 DASH Hot Air Popcorn Popper Maker with Measuring Cup to Portion Popping Corn Kernels + Melt Butter, 16 Cups - Dream Blue DASH Hot Air Popcorn Popper Maker with Measuring Cup to Portion Popping Corn Kernels + Melt Butter,...
2 Great Northern Popcorn Company Little Bambino Popcorn Machines, Modern Gray, Red Great Northern Popcorn Company Little Bambino Popcorn Machines, Modern Gray, Red
3 West Bend Stir Crazy Movie Theater Popcorn Popper, Gourmet Popcorn Maker Machine with Nonstick Popcorn Kettle, Measuring Tool and Popcorn Scoop for Popcorn Machine, 4 Qt., Black West Bend Stir Crazy Movie Theater Popcorn Popper, Gourmet Popcorn Maker Machine with Nonstick...
4 Nostalgia Popcorn Maker Machine - Professional Cart With 8 Oz Kettle Makes Up to 32 Cups - Vintage Popcorn Machine Movie Theater Style - Red Nostalgia Popcorn Maker Machine - Professional Cart With 8 Oz Kettle Makes Up to 32 Cups - Vintage...
5 Great Northern Popcorn Company 83-DT5629 Black Antique Style Popcorn Popper Machine, 8 Ounce Great Northern Popcorn Company 83-DT5629 Black Antique Style Popcorn Popper Machine, 8 Ounce
6 Nostalgia Popcorn Maker, 12 Cups, Hot Air Popcorn Machine with Measuring Cap, Oil Free, Vintage Movie Theater Style, Red Nostalgia Popcorn Maker, 12 Cups, Hot Air Popcorn Machine with Measuring Cap, Oil Free, Vintage...
7 DASH SmartStore™ Stirring Popcorn Maker, 3QT Hot Oil Electric Popcorn Machine with Clear Bowl, 12 Cups - Aqua DASH SmartStore™ Stirring Popcorn Maker, 3QT Hot Oil Electric Popcorn Machine with Clear Bowl, 12...
8 Nostalgia Popcorn Maker Machine - Professional Cart With 2.5 Oz Kettle Makes Up to 10 Cups - Vintage Popcorn Machine Movie Theater Style - Red & White Nostalgia Popcorn Maker Machine - Professional Cart With 2.5 Oz Kettle Makes Up to 10 Cups - Vintage...
9 VEVOR Commercial Popcorn Machine, 8 Oz Kettle, 850 W Countertop Popcorn Maker for 48 Cups per Batch, Theater Style Popper with 3-Switch Control Steel Frame Tempered Glass Doors 2 Scoops 2 Spoons, Red VEVOR Commercial Popcorn Machine, 8 Oz Kettle, 850 W Countertop Popcorn Maker for 48 Cups per Batch,...
10 Elite Gourmet EPM330R Automatic Stirring 3Qt. Popcorn Maker Popper, Hot Oil Popcorn Machine with Measuring Cap & Built-in Reversible Serving Bowl, Great for Home Party Kids, Safety ETL Approved, Red Elite Gourmet EPM330R Automatic Stirring 3Qt. Popcorn Maker Popper, Hot Oil Popcorn Machine with...
11 Nostalgia Popcorn Maker Machine - Professional Table-Top With 2.5 Oz Kettle Makes Up to 10 Cups - Vintage Popcorn Machine Movie Theater Style - Black Nostalgia Popcorn Maker Machine - Professional Table-Top With 2.5 Oz Kettle Makes Up to 10 Cups -...
12 Great Northern Popcorn Red 6 oz. Ounce Foundation Old-Fashioned Movie Theater Style Popcorn Popper Great Northern Popcorn Red 6 oz. Ounce Foundation Old-Fashioned Movie Theater Style Popcorn Popper
13 Great Northern Popcorn Big Bambino Popcorn Machine - Old Fashioned Popcorn Maker with 4-Ounce Kettle, Measuring Cups, Scoop and Serving Cups (Red), 10.8' x 9.7' x 19.5' Great Northern Popcorn Big Bambino Popcorn Machine - Old Fashioned Popcorn Maker with 4-Ounce...
14 Presto Poplite 04863 Popper, One Size, Red Presto Poplite 04863 Popper, One Size, Red
15 GREAT NORTHERN POPCORN COMPANY 6210 Pop Heaven Commercial Quality Popcorn Popper Machine, Blue, 12 Ounce GREAT NORTHERN POPCORN COMPANY 6210 Pop Heaven Commercial Quality Popcorn Popper Machine, Blue, 12...
16 West Bend PCMC20RD13 Wheeled Popcorn Cart with Non-Stick Stainless Steel Popcorn Kettle, Storage Shelf, and Popcorn Scoop for Popcorn Machine, 10 Cup, Red West Bend PCMC20RD13 Wheeled Popcorn Cart with Non-Stick Stainless Steel Popcorn Kettle, Storage...
17 Poppy's Paper Popcorn Bags - 200 1oz Concession-Grade Bags, Popcorn Machine Accessories for Popcorn Bars, Movie Nights, Concessions Poppy's Paper Popcorn Bags - 200 1oz Concession-Grade Bags, Popcorn Machine Accessories for Popcorn...
18 Great Northern 10 oz Perfect Popper Countertop Style Popcorn Machine Black Great Northern 10 oz Perfect Popper Countertop Style Popcorn Machine Black
19 Elite Gourmet Fast Hot Air Popcorn Popper, 1300W Electric Popcorn Maker with Measuring Cup & Butter Melting Tray, Oil-Free, Great for Home Party Kids, Safety ETL Approved, 4-Quart, Yellow Elite Gourmet Fast Hot Air Popcorn Popper, 1300W Electric Popcorn Maker with Measuring Cup & Butter...
20 DASH Turbo POP Popcorn Maker with Measuring Cup to Portion Popping Corn Kernels + Melt Butter, 8 Cup Popcorn Machine - Aqua DASH Turbo POP Popcorn Maker with Measuring Cup to Portion Popping Corn Kernels + Melt Butter, 8 Cup...

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Current Offers Of Popcorn Machines

You can find the best current offers on popcorn machines in this list.

SaleBestseller Nr. 10
GREAT NORTHERN POPCORN COMPANY 6210 Pop Heaven Commercial Quality Popcorn Popper Machine, Blue, 12 Ounce
GREAT NORTHERN POPCORN COMPANY 6210 Pop Heaven Commercial Quality Popcorn Popper Machine, Blue, 12 Ounce
Switches include: spot light warmer, stirrer and pot heater; Dimensions: 15 1/2 L x 17 3/4 W x 30 1/4 H inches.All metal gearbox
$304.52 −18% Amazon Prime

FAQ About Popcorn Machines

How does a popcorn machine work?

Puffed corn is heated in a container together with fat or oil or just by hot air. Gradually the corn starts popping and the popcorn is ready.

Which popcorn machine?

Which popcorn machine is the right one for you cannot be answered in a general way. In our product recommendations you will surely find the right one for you.

What do I need for a popcorn machine?

For a popcorn machine you need puffed corn and, depending on the machine, grease or oil.

How do I make popcorn with a popcorn machine?

Usually, all you have to do is put the corn in the popcorn machine and add fat or oil if necessary. Then you turn on the machine and wait until the popcorn is ready.

How to sugar the popcorn machine?

It’s best to sugar the popcorn when it comes right out of the machine and is still warm. If the popcorn machine works with grease, the sugar usually sticks directly to the popcorn. If you want to achieve the classic popcorn flavor with a hot air machine, melt butter and pour it over the popcorn and then add the sugar.

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