First you buy a hot air popcorn machine. Pour dry kernels in the top and put the lid on. Put a bowl in front of the spout. Plug it in. When all the corn is in the bowl, unplug the popper.
Hot air popcorn poppers were first sold in the late 1970s. The introduction of these appliances marked a shift from traditional stovetop methods to a more convenient, healthier way to make popcorn, as they used hot air instead of oil for popping. The popularity of these poppers increased throughout the 1980s, making them a common household item.
There is less oil and fat accumulated in the popcorn in contrast with pan-made or microwaved popcorn. And there is less accumulated gases in air popped popcorn than microwaved popcorn.
The hot air inside the popper heats up moisture inside the kernel of popcorn and it explodes, creating popcorn.
The radiator would not be hot enough to trigger the chemical reaction which makes the popcorn pop.
a heating coil. Like a blow dryer
popcorn that is air popped of course.
To make popcorn without a microwave, you can use a stovetop or a popcorn maker. Simply heat oil in a pot, add popcorn kernels, cover with a lid, and shake the pot until the kernels pop. You can also use an air popper or a campfire to make popcorn without a microwave.
The air popcorn maker that make the best tasting popcorn is the 'Presto PopLite Hot Air Corn Popper' according to most of the reviews online, most reviewers say that it makes popcorn with the perfect crunchiness with very little non popped kernels and none burnt.
A cheap popcorn machine is a counter top hot air popper, those can go for 30-40$ on line or in accessories shops. If you prefer a big popcorn popper, you might want to save a little more, because those aren't cheap, in fact, they usually sell for around 200$ and more.
To air pop popcorn in the microwave, place 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with a microwave-safe plate, and cook on high for about 2-4 minutes, or until the popping slows down to 2-3 seconds between pops. Be careful when removing the bowl from the microwave, as it will be hot. Enjoy your air-popped popcorn!
Popcorn popped in an air popper as opposed to microwave or stovetop.
To make perfect popcorn in a microwave using a popcorn bowl, simply place the kernels in the bowl, cover with a microwave-safe lid, and cook on high for about 2-3 minutes or until the popping slows down. Be careful when removing the bowl from the microwave, as it will be hot. Enjoy your delicious popcorn!