DASH Hot Air Popcorn Popper Maker with Measuring Cup to Portion Popping Corn Kernels + Melt Butter, 16 Cups - Aqua

I Don't like to do reviews on products like this (electronics) until I've had them for a while. However this air popper is amazing. And no this isn't a paid review in any way. I always loved microwave popcorn, there was a time I was basically eating a bag every night. Then for some reason I could only finish maybe half a bag before I felt icky. Not sure if it's the oils they use but I literally can't stand microwave popcorn, I can only eat a little. Anyways, I tried to start making popcorn on the stove top with a lid and a pot, but I couldn't get a good batch and I didn't like the taste or texture, again, the oil was making feel icky. Welp, when this arrived I tried it and used real butter and butter flavored popcorn salt and it is the best popcorn I've ever had, it's not heavy on my stomach or anything. Also, it makes popcorn really fast it's pretty crazy. I used to have an air popper years ago, but it was loud and I didn't know how to season the popcorn right. This thing is awesome for the price and I hope it lasts a while. Just be forwarned, it's a bit plasticy feeling, but hey if your not being rough with it, it might last a good while.

I love this popcorn maker! It’s super easy to use—just measure the kernels with the included cup, pour them in, turn it on, and in just a few minutes you have a big batch of fresh popcorn.I really like that it doesn’t require any oil, making the popcorn a healthier snack. The measuring cup also doubles as a butter melter, which is a nice extra if you want to add flavor.The aqua color is cute and adds a nice touch to the kitchen. It’s also compact and doesn’t take up much space.Overall, a great appliance for quick, tasty snacks at home.

We've never had an air popper before so nothing to compare with, but we are happy with this one. We had bought some 'Amish Country Mushroom' popcorn that didn't pop well at all using a pan on the stovetop, no matter what temp etc. we used. Very few kernels would pop and it would end up being burned. Also, what few DID pop were small and so tough with big hulls that it wasn't really edible. Before throwing it away (a 6 lb. bag!) we decided to try this air popper. It made a world of difference, fluffy fully popped with way less old maids.It's pretty basic, small capacity (one person could easily eat a batch), and light weight. A few kernels bounce out but no big deal. I use a square ice cream bucket to catch the popcorn which works pretty well, lol. I'd recommend this if you don't need to make big batches all at once.

This is a bargain and I'mvery pleased. I haven't experienced any of the issues that other reviewers bring up. The on/off button might have some folks confused: it's dressed up as a modern one-touch but is really an old-fashioned rocker switch - press in at the top to start, at the bottom to end. The tabs that mount the chute to the base do look fragile, but it takes almost no effort to pop them in and out - be gentle. It does makes a lot of popcorn, have a big bowl ready. As to noise, unpopped kernels, and ejected kernels popping in the bowl scattering popcorn all over the kitchen*, that's just air-poppers. A lot has to do with the corn. Enjoy!*With a past machine, I would pop into a paper grocery bag clipped loosely around the chute instead of into a bowl because this happened so frequently. Probably not the safest.

I have only used this once but man oh man is this a game changer. I don’t normally write reviews, but I had to for this product. We have been trying to make stove top popcorn and have had to use plenty of oil and the corn never actually popped all the way, but with this I was able to get a nice bowl of popcorn in less than two minutes without having to use a drop of oil.

Does a great job popping kernals, use the small cup that acts as your measuring cup. It also melts your butter. It may take a while to melt completely.Keep in mind you have to rest the machine in between each cup to use if you want more popcorn.Pops different size kernals, but keep in mind the smaller kernals may pop out unpopped.Theres a size guide on the reccommended kernals to use. A plus comes with serval recipes to use from.Its a great product overall!

I purchased this popcorn machine because I have my kids and grandkids living with us now and I thought it would be a fun activity to do with the little ones, which by the way, it is, they love making popcorn. The machine itself runs well, the problem is the plastic lid that is supposed to fit on top. It has never fit correctly, also falls off and leaves us trying to find ways to improvise, usually me with a pair of pot holders holding it in place. By the time I used the machine, it was too late to return, so I reached out to support to see if I could get a replacement lid. They did respond with an automated e mail saying they would reach out to me soon, but then I never heard back.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:It’s much better tasting and healthier than store bought microwave popcorn. You just have to work in batches if you need to make a lot of popcorn. The butter melting attachment doesn’t work very well so we just use it to prevent popcorn from coming out of the top.