I noticed one reviewer said not to use this in an air popper. Any other experiences with trying to air pop?
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The kernels are too small for an air popper and fly out everywhere. What I did was tilt the air popper backwards until the popcorn starts to pop, then you are good.
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YES! The best way I have found is to put a small wire mesh strainer in the airpopper hole over the kernels until they start popping, then remove the strainer to let the corn pop into the bowl. According to the Tiny But Might site, a potholder can also be used to weigh down the kernels until they start popping, just maintain airflow around the potholder or the popper will shut off for a bit to cool down. Tilting the popper back til the corn starts popping also works, as another person answered.
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I LOVE mine and I have used it tons. Trick is to not overfill...also soak the sticks in water for an hour before putting in the mold. That will keep the stick from pulling up as the pop freezes. I unmold all of mine at the same time and wrap them in Saran, I never store them in the mold. Ordering 2 more...there are so many awesome recipes and I don't think we will ever buy store bought again
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I have not tried to pop popcorn, but mine has the popcorn option on it. But I'm going to try it to see if it works. Sorry, I don't have to answer you wanted.
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In an emergency (popcorn emergency), I once used shortening and it popped the popcorn just fine. Bacon grease would probably be similar (but have a better flavor).
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Yes you can. I just now finished a roast using this very popper. You will have to learn when to stop the roast. I think the poppers where the air comes out from the side of the cylinder are better, like the West Bend "Air Crazy". I have used coffee roasters until they got too outrageously expensive. I think you can get as good results with a popcorn popper for a lot less money. It does not take much time to roast coffee. Go to Sweet Maria's website and they have tips and instructions on various ways to roast coffee including using a popcorn popper. Once you get the hang of it, it is easy to roast coffee. Yes you can. I just now finished a roast using this very popper. You will have to learn when to stop the roast. I think the poppers where the air comes out from the side of the cylinder are better, like the West Bend "Air Crazy". I have used coffee roasters until they got too outrageously expensive. I think you can get as good results with a popcorn popper for a lot less money. It does not take much time to roast coffee. Go to Sweet Maria's website and they have tips and instructions on various ways to roast coffee including using a popcorn popper. Once you get the hang of it, it... » Read More Yes you can. I just now finished a roast using this very popper. You will have to learn when to stop the roast. I think the poppers where the air comes out from the side of the cylinder are better, like the West Bend "Air Crazy". I have used coffee roasters until they got too outrageously expensive. I think you can get as good results with a popcorn popper for a lot less money. It does not take much time to roast coffee. Go to Sweet Maria's website and they have tips and instructions on various ways to roast coffee including using a popcorn popper. Once you get the hang of it, it is easy to roast coffee. « Show Less
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It cooks popcorn great with only 1 tsp. of oil. I've had my popper and done this for years. Peanut oil is another good oil to try. This is a great popcorn popper that pops corn like the movies do without all the added extra butter and sugar. I love drizzling some orange blossom honey and salt over mine. Salty and sweet!
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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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Bob,We ended up having to replace our popper a couple months ago. I think I got water in it one to many times wiping it down with a fairly soaked sponge. I must say we used this several times a week on average. It is still a good product. I just need to be more careful about washing it. Hope this helps.
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From what I understand about the product it is a flavoring oil only and not designed for the high heat required for popping. Flavorless coconut oil is best in my experience for popping. Hope I helped!
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I've never made kettle corn in the popper but I imagine you could. I looked on Allrecipes.com & they've got a recipe that has oil, popcorn & brown or white sugar. The nice thing about this popper is that no shaking required & you can even use on glass top stove. I've also used it in my camper. Also, this is US made. It doesn't have a nonstick coating but washes up fairly well. I didn't want the toxins that are found in non-stick poppers. Now I'll be trying the kettle corn recipe! Happy popping! :)
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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.
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It's probably not a good idea to put salt in the popper. I can't see a reason for doing it while popping though. There is no warning for not doing it from the manufacturer.
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I sprinkle it on microwave pop corn so i don't see why you couldn't put it on hot air popcorn. But if you spray your popcorn with a little oil after popping, the flavacol will stick to the popcorn.
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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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This is the worst air popper ever. They are not vents. Its just decoration. Presto 04821 Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper is the best. I have two of them.
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Yes. For popcorn, use largest openings. The trigger setting should be fully open. The air pressure should be 20-25 psi.
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I never use premeasured packs, but any amount you put in will work. Just watch it and when popping slows to 5 - 20 seconds between pops make sure to dump canister to avoid burning. I prefer to use organic coconut oil and organic popcorn kernels. Let the coconut oil preheat until vaporizing/white smoke rising, then add 1 cup kernels. Preheating oil works best. I use varying amounts of oil - usually about 1 tablespoon - coconut oil is hard at room temperature. Also - keep doors open when popping - an occasional kernel may fly out and is hot, but this allows the steam moisture to escape, which makes the popcorn fluffier. Closing the doors traps the steam, and the popcorn is chewy, not very good. I never use premeasured packs, but any amount you put in will work. Just watch it and when popping slows to 5 - 20 seconds between pops make sure to dump canister to avoid burning. I prefer to use organic coconut oil and organic popcorn kernels. Let the coconut oil preheat until vaporizing/white smoke rising, then add 1 cup kernels. Preheating oil works best. I use varying amounts of oil - usually about 1 tablespoon - coconut oil is hard at room temperature. Also - keep doors open when popping - an occasional kernel may fly out and is hot, but this allows the steam moisture to escape, which... » Read More I never use premeasured packs, but any amount you put in will work. Just watch it and when popping slows to 5 - 20 seconds between pops make sure to dump canister to avoid burning. I prefer to use organic coconut oil and organic popcorn kernels. Let the coconut oil preheat until vaporizing/white smoke rising, then add 1 cup kernels. Preheating oil works best. I use varying amounts of oil - usually about 1 tablespoon - coconut oil is hard at room temperature. Also - keep doors open when popping - an occasional kernel may fly out and is hot, but this allows the steam moisture to escape, which makes the popcorn fluffier. Closing the doors traps the steam, and the popcorn is chewy, not very good. « Show Less