Can you use over-the-counter popcorn kernels and oil or do you have to use the ones they sell?
1491035
Hello. I use regular popcorn and oil. I buy the $2.00 bag from Walmart and I use canola oil but anything is fine. I use real butter in my kettle also with the oil. I hope this helps you out.
1491036
I have had the machine for about 4 or 5 months and use it often (3-4 days per week multiple times) in my office at a university. We use off the shelf popcorn and oil and everyone loves it no matter what we use. I use generic no name popcorn and plain old canola oil. I've use Reese's popping corn oil and it doesn't make it better, same thing with organic popcorn... no difference. SO use over-the-counter popcorn white or yellow and any vegetable oil.
698320
You only use 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil. 1/3 to 2/3 cup of Popcorn Kernels, only 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil. Enjoy!!!
1666692
Yes. We purchased the popcorn packages from Amazon, the packages or "kits" contain the corn, oil and seasoning. Results are excellent
810597
I like Peanut oil it is the best, but any cooking oil will work. We also use popcorn butter seasoning salt.
47636
I do that all the time. In fact, I use olive oil, dump in some salt, stir it around, then add popcorn. Popcorn comes out nice and salted.
1899072
I just apply butter to unpopped kernels, and add salt after it's popped to taste. Oil isn't needed.
1542285
The back of the packet states it can be used in an air popper by adding the popcorn only. You would not be using the coconut oil.
1294644
I use 2 tablespoons oil to 1/3 cup popcorn or 3 tablespoons oil to 1/2 cup popcorn
1553607
Yes I have used it with out oil or butter, and it seems to work ok. I prefer to use some butter it seems to start popping sooner and more corn seems to pop for me.
262601
No,We buy our popcorn at Sam's club. !/4 cup of oil and 3 tablespoons of butter in with the oil and popcorn and let it pop.
388391
Personally, I don't use oil at all, with a Nordic Ware 60120 Microwaver Popcorn Popper 12 Cup from here at Amazon. However, the best tasting oil for popcorn has always been peanut oil.
1921247
I have had excellent popcorn with no sticking using both the pre-measured packs and using my own. This is from another questions and answer site: "I use bulk corn and coconut oil. Start with a heaping tablespoon of (solid) oil and 1/3 cup or corn. Don't treat it as rocket science. Adjust to your liking from there." I suspect you are either trying to use some other oil than coconut, or your machine is faulty. Anyone that thinks they can substitute a healthier oil like canola oil and get great results should have their head examined. Coconut oil has been used for ages successfully.
1865155
Yes. you can..but only use cocunut oil inthe machine ,the other popcorn oils will not work ,will gum it up.
1998048
I am so sorry that I don't use butter to make popcorn but I use olive oil after I popped them always.So I am so sorry that I cannnot anwer your need at all...I reccomend you to use olive oil more than butter, it is healthy for us...I think.And this pop conr maker has a recipe inside so it can answer your question about butter!
1612681
Yes, you mix it in with the oil and popcorn while its heating up. As far as quantity, a little bit goes a long way. You use a teaspoon for every 6-8 oz of kernels.
1272531
You are better off going to the store and buying a jar of Orville Redenbacher and regular oil. Otherwise the package is cut into 3rd or 4ths depending on how much you want to pop. When we tried to pop 1/3 alot of the kernels did not pop but 1/4 of the package worked fine but was very very messy so we managed through the popcorn and went and bought popcorn and measuring spoons/cup at the store and that worked best
1291763
If you use the oils they recommend, the popcorn is not dry at all. You can put butter directly in with the kernels also, but you need to watch it more closely because butter has a tendency to burn.