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Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. When she’s not cooking or planning her next meal, Myo chases her three boys around Central Park in New York City. Her work has been featured in USA Today, Yahoo, Allrecipes, TODAY, ELLE, Esquire, Epicurious, Eater, and more.
In contrast, stovetop poppers require oil or butter to prevent the kernels from burning on the bottom, and even that is tricky to manage. I found the EasyPop even easier to clean than the microwave popcorn maker since only the chute measuring cup/butter dish needs to be cleaned. Here you will find ways to safely reheat food, the best microwaves, and tips and tricks for using your microwave. A popcorn maker is simple and quick to use and with the theatre of watching the popcorn pop, it’s bound to be a hit at parties and sleepovers. Many are even air poppers, meaning they use hot air instead of oil to make the kernels—a much healthier option.If you've opted for a stainless steel stovetop model, you’ll simply need to wipe it down with a clean, dry cloth or piece of kitchen roll. Studies have shown that BPA (Bisphenol A) is a hormone disrupter when it is consumed, which makes us lean toward brands that claim their popcorn maker is BPA-free and melamine-free plastic, silicone, stainless steel or aluminum. If you like plain popcorn or need to make a batch to use with a popcorn ball recipe, you might be considering a microwave popcorn maker.
quart popcorn maker is the perfect size for solitary snacking—or those times when you don't feel like sharing. Before planning your next movie night, you should take the step of investing in a proper popcorn machine for a more authentic experience.
The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. To make a batch, simply flip the power switch on, watch the popped kernels fly out of the chute and into your bowl, and then turn it off once it's done popping. I started with 1/3 cup kernels, which should make an estimated 10 cups of popped corn—the maximum amount the bowl can hold.