Best Popcorn Machines & Accessories With Reviews

My family used the Whirley aluminum corn popper for years and it never failed. Our family has switched to an induction cooktop as the older Whirley will not operate on an induction cooktop; therefore, a new stainless steel popper with an induction capable bottom was a necessity. Upon the arrival of the new Whirley and removing it from the box, I could tell immediately this Whirley was in a different class vs the aluminum popper. The new Whirely is some what heavy and that is OK as it is evident, this Whirley will last a very long time. The gears are metal which is good, but the non-metal gears on our aluminum Whirley were still functioning exactly as it did on the first day it was used to pop corn 15+ years ago. Our family uses the well known gourmet popcorn and we popped up a batch in the new Whirley and the results were identical to the older popper. For those that love their popcorn, you can't go wrong with the aluminum or the stainless steel popper. Pros: Solidly built, heats quickly and operates on an induction cooktop Cons: None

It is a great way enjoy popcorn and the five free popcorn kits that came with the popper are excellent and basically every kernel in the bag popped. The kits contain the correct amount of popcorn, coconut oil, and popcorn salt to make a tasty treat. I highly recommend this popper to anyone that enjoys popcorn and I also prefer the taste of coconut oil when popping corn which was included in the five popcorn kits. Buy one and enjoy popcorn! :)

At first I was hesitant to purchase yet one more gadget for my kitchen. But, I was attracted to this Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper by customer reviews (thus why I'm leaving one personally). I received my order yesterday and decided to make a batch of Real Theater Popcorn in my new popper. I have to admit...after years of using my heavy kitchen pops, holding the lid and shaking like crazy...this Whirly Pop is the easiest thing I've ever used. Just open the premeasured popcorn kit, dump it all into the pot and start turning the stir mechanism. Spot on we had delicious, hot theater popcorn in 4 minutes and clean up was a snap. Pros: lightweight, easy to use, great results Cons: so far none

Im going to give it 5 stars based on having a smaller version of this popcorn machine years ago. It’s a Christmas gift so we will not know if and how it will work or taste. I did also do something I never did with my past popcorn machine. I decided to order the popcorn kits that you are able to get for an additional small cost. If this popcorn tastes anything like what popcorn day our kids had in elementary school. It’s will be really worth it. Again been years and years ago so that will be based on memory. I will update my review after Christmas. Merry Christmas to anyone everyone reading my review. Update Very Happy and five stars with this popcorn machine. My old one we had years ago didn’t have the warmer option nor as big. Being popcorn fanatic set probably eat it way too much. What a difference in taste. This one 100 percent pops more evenly. This might be due to the fact I never used popcorn packets like I have with this one. However, this believe my machine also works so well I think if I used other ways to pop it the taste would not be as good. Thinking like anything you cook. With the right prep tools like a good knife and a good pot pan type of items makes the food taste better because the food is able to cook under correct heat. Each part of the food that was cut correctly in turn will also stay consistent.

Great popcorn maker. It pops really fast and has less old maids. The kettle is larger than our last popper, it pops kernels more effeciently. We did have to tweak the metal guides for the collection tray as it was bent when we got it. It was easy to fix but maybe not for everyone. You shouldnt have to repair a new product when you get it new! Still..great machine.

Love this popcorn popper! No old maids (or very few) and the bowl on top is super awesome too. I looked around for a new popper and this came up as a highly rated popper with good reason. Wayfair had it for the least expensive and the fastest delivery. I still had to wait about a week but I’m happy I did. It really would’ve served us well if presto had included an onoff switch because plugging and unplugging it is not the most convenient but it’s worth it.

The popcorn takes a long time to pop and leaves way more kernels than my old machine. It also has a strange smell when it works. I love that it's sleek and compact but wish it worked a little better. Boo. 1 Year update: Still working well and the strange smell cleared after a few uses. The amount of kernels left seems to depend upon the type of corn, but I still feel like it leaves more unpopped than my old machine. Increased by 1 star to 4.

I personally always look at the reviews for pictures so I can get a better idea of exactly what I’m purchasing so I’m attaching a photo of it next to my 5 cup coffee maker for size reference for anyone curious. It’s a good size and at the price point I’d say it’s worth it. Only con I’ve come across so far was that you can only make one batch every 10 mins so the machine doesn’t overheat. I bought it with intentions to run it back to back 2-3 times so can’t really do that but that’s my lack of knowledge really. Another review said it popped the kernels everywhere which I did experience some shooting out but not to the point I’m triggered or mad lol so still a good purchase to me especially for any Coca Cola fans.

I am in love with this little thing. I didn’t see any problems to put together. You just need to be patient. I just realized when you moved holding the handle the entire cart can bend together. I didn’t like this Bc I have a 2 years old she already wants to push the cart and I didn’t feel it is safe hahaha but overall- I turned on the lights and works and Iturned on the system and works pretty good I didn’t make any popcorn yet- but I noticed there is a “safety button to open the door- I like this too. So the kids can’t open easily.But as soon I make I will come Back with updates. So far is cute, and my kids loved. We all excited to make popcorn and watch movie UPDATE LATER- download the video . Works great. Around 3 -5 minutes and done. Just turn off si will burn the aluminum. Cools off fast

My hubby absolutely LOVES the popcorn from this machine!! We lost our smaller, previous one in a tornado and were pretty bummed , but this was the same exact price as the other brand/style and far exceeded our expectations. Is a bit larger, as I mentioned, but the popcorn made in this turns out so light and fluffy and it is so nostalgic! We like it so much more than the previous one, but clean up is a little tricky. The cord plugs into the metal kettle inside (that causes the rotation of the metal paddle) inside the metal popper, suspended inside the plastic square of the body of this machine. The metal "kettle" is suspended by placing the metal sides of it into thin metal holders with slots to hold it. The red ball tipped handle is not used to "stir" the popcorn(as I had thought it's function was) but only used to tip out the remaining popcorn when all popping ceases. The handle can be unscrewed and stored in the body of the machine with the two measuring utensils that are for kernels and exact amount or oil needed. I was a bit concerned at the metal side holder as it is very thin, but just be aware to CAREFULLY unplug the cooled kettle plug (from left side of kettle) gently lift up kettle, place warm soapy water only INSIDE the kettle, about 1/2 full, swish and rinse the inside of kettle only...NEVER SUBMERGE THE OUTSIDE WITH THE ELECTRICAL PLUG,and GENTLY place back in the machine...never forcing it into the slots with force, because I am certain any pressure would snap off the thin metal holders. It is cute and it makes popcorn( just like the light fluffy theater popcorn) we all miss, during the virus. Another thing to consider, it will accumulate an oily film on the sides and bottom or the insides of the maker. I love a dishwashing detergent( that rhymes with lawn) if you wet a damp cloth with a little of that particular detergent...known for safety and grease cutting, run a damp cloth around that compartment, then a fresh damp cloth, followed by a clean dry paper towel or soft cloth...you are good to go. It suggest coconut oil as the best option, and we followed that advice and were so blown away by how good it was! Overall this popcorn maker has been a big hit at our place. Had fresh popcorn 4 nights in a row! Worth every cent. My hubby and I are honest about our reviews...both for and against products, but we both give this a double thumbs up because we love theater popcorn and this made it as close as we have found.

If you bought the popcorn maker, these are a must!! These are huge buckets, great for family night or having friends over! Holds as much as a large bucket at the movies!! There is a removable plate at the bottom of each bucket for those kernels that didn't pop! I love these! They are hard plastic, not glass...so easy to handle! These are adorable!! Great buy and the price for them...awesome!

We LOVE this popcorn machine! We got the prepackaged popcorn for family movie nights and that works great. We also got some Amish popcorn in different colors that works great too. I have tried different oils (with high flash points) and each one gives a different flavor. So fun to experiment. My oldest son kept daunting me with how hard these are to clean, so I specifically looked for one that was easier. This one makes it fairly easy- you can remove the pot and have better access to everything. I haven’t done a deep clean- so the glass is always “smeary” but it is not hard to keep it fairly clean. Super fun to use and the whole house smells great afterwards!!

The Great Northern Popcorn Company did it right with this 10oz. Popcorn Machine with cart. They designed this with families in mind. It is Beautiful, timeless and aesthetically pleasing all around. This was purchased as a gift from me to my husband because he loves popcorn and I didn’t want him to eat bagged popcorn from a store that had preservatives in it. At least I will also know he is getting fresh popcorn and a lot healthier depending on your toppings. Overall, this is one of the best investments I have made and also, it was half the cost of what it was selling for on the most popular marketplace. Wayfair got it to me in a couple of days. I Am in Awe of their service and will definitely be shopping with them more!

This gets weekly use at my non-profit (church) for a meeting. Been using for almost 8 months now and it's a champ. Combine with the premeasured popcorn & oil packs and you have a quick, cost effective, crowd pleaser. Who doesn't like fresh popcorn smell? Now, here is what makes it a four star. 1) the kettle can be a pain to get into the mount. once there is works great, but it's just hard to hold and see what you're doing at the same time. 2) the kettle should be cleaned every so often (more if you don't use it regularly as the oil left in could go racid) and the kettle can be a bit challenging to clean But with these two understandings, it's a great unit and look forward to using for a long time in the future. It's nice that the lighbulb warmer is an easy replacement (standard thread) and replacement kettles are available. These both really extend the life of the machine.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this popcorn machine. The directions were extremely easy to use. It was easy to put together. It came with the measuring cup and spoon. It was fun to watch the popcorn come out. It was easy to clean up, especially since the "pot" where you put the oil and kernals comes out. The only thing I think I would really have liked different is if it was possilbe to take the lid off of the "pot" where you put the kernals in. I would want this only for making it easier to clean. I would recommend this popcorn machine. It is just the right size for a table or counter. If it ever breaks, I will get another one.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Popcorn is a popular snack in my house. I don’t mind microwaved popcorn, but I know it’s not the healthiest way to pop the kernels. This Dash Smartstore Stirring popcorn maker is super cool. I’ve never used this kind of popcorn maker before, but the instructions made it super easy to use. After washing down the parts, only a couple needed to be unscrewed to wash, and putting it back together, I was set to use the machine. One of the items included with the popper is a built in measuring cup for the kernels. Being able to choose the amount I wanted is great. Enough for one person or for a family to share. This part can also be done by my 11 year old, with some supervision. I love adding butter to my popped corn. The top of the Dash maker has holes, not only for venting, but also to add butter too. I did notice when I first used the popper, my butter kinda started to burn a little. But I think the problem was older kernels taking to long to pop! It states to use newer kernels, so after buying a new bag and popping more, I was very happy that they popped up faster and didn’t burn. Flipping the popper over was simple. I used oven gloves and after unplugging it and putting the measuring cup back on, did the flip and successfully kept it together. Having the built in bowl is super nice. It’s one less large bowl to clean. As for cleaning, taking apart the few items again is easy. Everything was simple to clean. The base did take a bit more soapy water, and I had it tilted over the sink, but after a couple passes it quickly wiped away. Storing the popper was nice, it doesn’t take up much space after it’s all nested inside the bowl. I love that it has storage on the bottom for the cord, most items don’t and it gets in the way. So this is a huge plus. Overall I thought this was a nice popcorn popper. The assembly and clean up is quick. Fresh popcorn kernels pop up nicely and it stores away in not much space. Only negative was cleaning, if it’s overly buttery or oily, it takes a bit more to clean. But I would recommend this, since it’s so much more fun and healthier then microwaved popcorn.

Cleans up EASILY! Makes just enough for 1-4 people. Easy to set up, and pops perfectly every time! Lately we have had my elderly uncle over for Monday and Thursday night NFL football. He looks forward to sharing a batch of popcorn while we watch the game. The handy measuring lid/sifter has separations for 1/3, 2/3 and 1 full batch and so it's SUPER easy to measure the right amount of popcorn. It pops any amount perfectly and VERY few unpopped kernels. The measuring lid/sifter snaps on to the top of the popper dome that doubles as the serving bowl, and the WHOLE machine light weight and easy to turn over to flip the popcorn the bowl. We stick a big serving spoon into it and put it on the table where everyone can dish out what they want.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Popcorn is a popular snack in my house. I don’t mind microwaved popcorn, but I know it’s not the healthiest way to pop the kernels. This Dash Smartstore Stirring popcorn maker is super cool. I’ve never used this kind of popcorn maker before, but the instructions made it super easy to use. After washing down the parts, only a couple needed to be unscrewed to wash, and putting it back together, I was set to use the machine. One of the items included with the popper is a built in measuring cup for the kernels. Being able to choose the amount I wanted is great. Enough for one person or for a family to share. This part can also be done by my 11 year old, with some supervision. I love adding butter to my popped corn. The top of the Dash maker has holes, not only for venting, but also to add butter too. I did notice when I first used the popper, my butter kinda started to burn a little. But I think the problem was older kernels taking to long to pop! It states to use newer kernels, so after buying a new bag and popping more, I was very happy that they popped up faster and didn’t burn. Flipping the popper over was simple. I used oven gloves and after unplugging it and putting the measuring cup back on, did the flip and successfully kept it together. Having the built in bowl is super nice. It’s one less large bowl to clean. As for cleaning, taking apart the few items again is easy. Everything was simple to clean. The base did take a bit more soapy water, and I had it tilted over the sink, but after a couple passes it quickly wiped away. Storing the popper was nice, it doesn’t take up much space after it’s all nested inside the bowl. I love that it has storage on the bottom for the cord, most items don’t and it gets in the way. So this is a huge plus. Overall I thought this was a nice popcorn popper. The assembly and clean up is quick. Fresh popcorn kernels pop up nicely and it stores away in not much space. Only negative was cleaning, if it’s overly buttery or oily, it takes a bit more to clean. But I would recommend this, since it’s so much more fun and healthier then microwaved popcorn.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The first time I saw this cute little convenient machine I was at my 3-year-old's daycare during snack time. I saw it and just had to have it. Best feature is that it is so convenient and easy to use for a really quick and healthy popcorn making experience. I would recommend this to anyone! I got to say as a traditional old-fashioned type of gal, this does beat the stove popping way. It is small enough to fit in any space. Comes in a variety of colors. You can seem it with your kitchen or do what I did and make it that offset pop of color. There is not many pieces to assemble and the directions are very user friendly. Easy to clean. The scoop is very efficient in measuring and has a 2 in 1 use to melt the butter or anything needed for the popcorn recipes. Did not melt as liquidy as I had hoped but that is not a big deal. It even comes with a recipe book to make a variety of different style popcorns. It does get very hot and would hope that customers read the directions to keep away from little hands and caution themselves with safe equipment use. The cord is the perfect lights, not too long and not too short. On and off switch is a soft push and easy to use. Don't quite understand the 3-minute rule of it automatically stopping because it takes maybe 2 minutes and the popcorn is done. Some kernels do pop out before becoming it's popcorn state. This would make a very cute merchandise idea if it was a complete kit set. The machine alone is great but I wouldn't mind having a matching bowl that goes with it and maybe some sort of Cuttery for the liquid ingredient. Material is durable and just write with all its delicacies for popping popcorn.