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Benefits of using a popcorn air popper over a stove top or microwave include complete control over ingredients, no need for popping oil, no added oils and no cleanup. You can purchase an Air Popper online from stores such as Walmart and Bed Bath and Beyond.
The pros of a popcorn air popper are that it's heating mechanism pops popcorn quickly compared to the stove-top poppers which require more time and are usually messier as well. The popcorn pops fresher through an air popper and is less messy. Cons of air poppers include that seeds will often spill out of the spout before they pop. Also, the butter-melting cup that sits on top of the popper will not always melt the butter quickly enough before it has to be used.
Stove top popcorn poppers come in two types. Single-use poppers can be purchased at most grocery stores. Mutli-use poppers are available at Target, Walmart, and similar larger retailers both online and in store.
There are many different types of popcorn machines. Some are for home use, and some are for commercial use. Commercially, there are the "old fashioned" cart popcorn machines, there is also a similar-type of machine that sits on a counter top that is often seen in a cinema. In the home kitchen, there are small appliances such as air poppers and oil poppers; and there are also modern built-ins that are used in a home theater setting.
Smaller home theater popcorn machines start at about $60.00; the larger industrial ones that are at movie theaters start at about $3,000.00. Home air poppers are more affordable with most of them starting in the $15.00 range.
popcorn that is air popped of course.
A cheap popcorn machine is a counter top hot air popper, those can go for 30-40$ 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.
Popcorn popped in an air popper as opposed to microwave or stovetop.
Yes, Target does sell popcorn machines. Target also sells a variety of other novelty products that are safe and fun for children as well Most of these producs will run you between $30 and $100.
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.
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.
There are 110 calories in 1 ounce or 28g of plain air-popped popcorn. .