It this a "Hot-Air" type of popper or do you need oil, butter, etc.?
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This is a kettle style that requires oil. Northwestern makes a popcorn kit that has everything in a packet and taste delicious.
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No you need oil to out in there. Its easy to use. My husband and kids enjoy it
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not a hot air popper but order the the popcorn that comes with its own mixture all in one pouch just pour it in the kettle and wow its just like the movies
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Definitely not a good idea. Powder will get into heating coils and motor and damage popper as well as possibly starting a fire. I keep mine in a big salt shaker and sprinkle over after adding a mix of melted butter & coconut oil.
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It is an air popper, it blows it out. Just put a bowl underneath the spout.
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You can pop popcorn without grease in an air popper but it tastes like left-over cardboard. In the Waring I use a combination of 1-2 tablespoons of butter and approximately 1/3 cup (I never measure it) of canola oil per 1 cup of corn. Tastes great!
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We don't use butter or oil inside, we just add the popcorn and about a tablespoon of water. Less unpopped kernels with a little touch of water. We add butter afterwards.
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We have used a number of different brands of popcorn and different types of oil. We never had an issue with the popper with any of them.
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Hi there! I used the Orville Redenbocker oil(think I spelled that right) that has the butter already in it...and measure 2 tbsp and let it warm up for about 30-45 seconds in the popper then add whatever popcorn you want to use. Everyone has a certain popcorn they buy. You will LUV this popcorn maker! My family does. Hope this helped. :-D
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Yes. I make popcorn in it abt 2x weekly. The bottom of the pan distributes heat well. After dumping corn, put water in the pan, and empty. It'll prevent oil residue from building up. Oil gear occasionally. Much better than whirly-pop.
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This was going to be my question. I don't want the hot air popper taste. And was looking to see if there was an alternative to the Presto one I have been using (which does a great job), where I don't have to purchase replacement disc thingys. :)
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This is not normal. However, the popper will still work without it. It is your call.
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Susan - Instructions say can use butter in bottom well or oil. I use 2 tsps Orville Redenbacher's Buttery Flavor Popcorn Oil in the well & then add 1/4 cup popcorn. After popped, I use a small coffee cup to melt my butter & put on popcorn with sea salt. Handy little gizmo & makes just the right amount. You'll figure out what works best for you. Blessings, Donna W.
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No it is not recommended that you use regular cooking oil. Oils heat up and cook differently so it's important to use popcorn oil. I've found it at my food store near all the other popcorn selections...
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Yes,it is not an air popper. You'll probably burn the kernels if you don't.
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I've seen where people said they added butter, but the booklet on mine said don't. The heat is too hot for it and it will burn. Other people don't seem to have a problem though.I'll warn you. This one did not work at all for me and it hasn't for many others. It slowly roasted the kernels till they burned, but it never popped a single kernel. I tried three times and was using corn and oil made by Nostalgia Electrics. Thankfully, I had ordered from Walmart so I was able to return it easily and then ordered a Paramount brand one and it has been fantastic!
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The instructions that come with the popper say you can reduce the oil to one teaspoon per batch (per 1/2 cup of unpopped corn). I have never done it without oil so I can't attest to this. I use organic coconut oil which has a very high smoke point, adds wonderful flavor to the popcorn and is a healthy fat. It is used by the body for energy very much like a carbohydrate is without raising blood sugar like carbs do. You may want to consider that option.
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Yes. I put the butter in first (with a little vegetable oil) then the popcorn and a little salt and it all pops together.
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Yes. It has a non-stick coating but you will want to use oil. I use about a TBL with about 1/3 C popcorn.