Presto 04867 Poplite Plus Hot Air Popcorn Popper - Built-In Measuring Cup + Melts Butter, Easy to Clean, Built-In Cord Wrap, 18 Cups, Aqua

This air popper is all that is claims to be. I am impressed with its ease of use and flawless performance. Basically, follow the supplied instructions (which are not difficult) and you get beautifully popped corn.The instructions will remind you that a few kernels might make it out into your bowl before the popping begins - and that is true. The instructions also tell you a few kernels might not pop - and that is also true. After 10 uses I average 2 kernels before and 4 after use. I find that very acceptable.The instructions are quite clear about using 1/2 cup of kernels and the handy butter melting top is conveniently also exactly 1/2 cup when you level it off. Use the lid as your guide and you cannot go wrong. I said it was simple and easy. ;-)I have no plans to use that top to melt butter as it would take too long. I use a small sauce pot to melt butter on the stove while the corn is popping. And speaking of popping, I have been using the white corn and it takes @ 1 minute 20 seconds for the popping to begin. It then takes about 1 additional minute for the kernels to complete the process and that fills a 6-quart mixing bowl. Butter and salt to taste and you have a good volume of a relatively healthy snack. I mean it is better than oil popped corn and any other fried chips.After 10 uses there has been no clean up needed. I think this is a worthwhile purchase. I can once again have a crunchy snack with little to no guilt. If you want to eat healthier, this can help.

Works and looks better than my OG. First off, it's aesthetically appealing. Then add the power switch for added safety and convenience. Throw in an upgraded metal butter warmer that doubles as a measuring scoop. And finish it off with a power cord wrap to keep things tidy.Oh, Did I say that it works?... PERFECTLY...It actually does what the manufacturer says it would do. Healthy popcorn w/o the added oil. It basically cleans itself by blowing out any leftover shells. Unpopped kernels can be easily dumped out.Needless to say, I'm very happy with my purchase.

This popcorn maker is way more refined than I expected. The hard plastic shell has a soft-touch finish that feels premium and solid - like it’s built to last. It heats up fast, and the popping starts almost immediately. The interior design keeps things efficient, and the spout sends popcorn cleanly into the bowl without random kernels flying everywhere. It’s smooth, mess-free, and honestly kind of fun to use. A great upgrade for movie nights.

I really loved my Bella air popper, which I think was decades old before it finally blew. They don't make them any more - and any out on the market are not available from a necessarily trusted source.This popper received mixed reviews - primarily due to un-popped kernels being thrown out during the first phase of heating. However, I've found a way to deal with it and really like this popper. Read on and you will note why I give it 4 rather than 5 stars.PROS: pops about 98-99% of the kernels and does it fairly quickly. Follow the instructions about measuring and it does a great job, and looks sleek and modern.CONS: at the start, when the un-popped kernels are being heated, they are thrown upward at a relatively high force and often some will shoot out of the opening. REMEDY: during this phase, I tilt the popper back about 15-20 degrees (holding it or propping it on something heat resistant) and the un-popped kernels do not shoot out. I always monitor my popper anyway for safety, so this is not an inconvenience for me. Once the kernels start popping steadily, I stop tilting the popper.Only once did popped popcorn jam in the opening, remedied by poking at it to loosen the jam and release the popped corn. It hasn't jammed since.

I had an air popper in college. Somehow in adulthood I convinced myself that learning to make popcorn on the stovetop with oil was a worthy skill. And no, I don’t consider microwave popcorn a valid food item. 25 years later we decided to reconsider the effort and extra calories involved in the stovetop version, and this particular brand of popper was the no-brainer based on reviews here, on Reddit, and other sites. We went with this model for the on/off switch and metal butter cup.Holy cow- this machine is perfect. Fast. Almost no unpopped kernels. Fluffy, perfect. My only regret is not buying one a decade ago.

This is a great air popper. It’s so easy to use. I used the butter melter as instructed to measure out my kernels and dropped them in the machine. I put the butter melter on top and put two pats of butter side by side as the video shows and put a bowl underneath the chute. I pushed the power button and it popped perfectly. I love the butter melter feature. I had perfectly melted butter at the right temperature to put on my popcorn. I have a lot of allergies that include pre packaged popcorn. This is a great alternative and doesn’t take any longer than microwave popcorn.

I owned the mushroom style popper from presto before, and this one is just as reliable, but cheaper, smaller, and more convenient due to the on off switch!

Was working great, used it once every 1-2 weeks since January, and in April we noticed the plastic around the tray was melting. Now we can confirm it is definitely melting and impacting the popcorn. If you want something that will last, look for a different one. I'm very bummed this one failed us so fast. It's a popcorn maker that can't deal with the heat!