Presto Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper, 18 Cups, Red

**Writing this while eating a bowl of popcorn**I have used this machine about a dozen times, and so far, it works great for me. It's quick- pops within 1-2 minutes, and produces light and fluffy popcorn.Though, It has a few quirks.Yes, kernels can fly out well before they pop. To combat this, I simply tilt the machine back SLIGHTLY to cause the kernels to fall backwards, instead of being forced out the exit. I do this until the I hear the kernels start to pop, then I set it flat.Yes, it does not have a switch. As soon as you plug it in, it's on. As long as you remember, and you prepare, it's not an issue. Easy fix- get a plug switch adapter. They're fairly inexpensive, and you can find them on this site.Lastly, the top (the shoot/exit) is plastic, and it gets hot! (Understandably) Be cautious when taking the top off. Again, as long as you are aware, it's not an issue.I do not use the butter scoop/warmer, so I cannot comment on that part. I spray with oil, if I do feel like using butter, I will melt on the stove separately- that's just my preference.Overall, I'm very happy with this product. It's pops corn fast, and cleanly, for a quick snack. The price wasn't bad either. I recommend. *thumbs up*

Works great and fast, perfect pop every time. Maybe 1 or 2 kernel per a scoop not pop, can’t beat that consistency. Tastes great. I just been using Orville Redenbacher yellow kernels, I buy a big jug of it when buy this popper. I didn’t try to heat butter in scoop. I been just eating plain. Great low calorie and fiber snack. It makes 1 scoop at a time. Scoop is 1/2 cup. It cooks in just a few minutes. Super fast. Clean up is easy just wipe out with dry rag or paper towel. I been using a pot that I have a lid for. It pops right into pot. I grab some for snack and put the lid on pot for tomorrow’s left overs. Highly recommend.

Well, it's a popcorn popper. It does what it's supposed to, and the popcorn turns out nice and not too chewy. Everything pops within a couple of minutes, so it doesn't take too long.It's weird that there is no on/off switch. You have to plug in the unit to start it, and unplug to stop it. But I can look past that.Butter seems to need more time to melt in the tray, but I suppose that's a side effect of the corn popping quickly. I just stir the butter some with a knife while it's melting to help speed it along, and that seems good enough to get it all melted in time. You can always opt to melt the butter on the stove.This unit throws unpopped kernels out of the chamber while running, and they end up on the counter top or on the kitchen floor. From what I'm reading, they all do that, so I may just get myself a deeper popcorn bowl to try to help contain the mess. I like this popper otherwise.

Works well and all the popcorn actually landed in the bowl! Popped quickly and without leaving many kernals unpopped. I like the design and color. Only things is I wish there was an on-off switch. It only starts and stops by plugging it in or unplugging. Seems like good quality and a good size. Definitely much better than our last air popper.

The media could not be loaded. This review is for the Presto Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper, 18 Cups, Red. The Presto Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper works well, you just fill up the included cup with popcorn seeds, place the seeds in the device. The cup needs to be placed back on top, and if you want you can place butter inside the cup, so when you turn the device on, the heat from the air will melt your butter. I found out this will only work with a little bit of butter (the butter I used was cold from the fridge), it would probably melt more butter if your butter was left out to get to room temperature. The kernel loss is minimal, and a full cup of kernels will yield you a large bowl of popcorn, so if you want less popcorn, put in less kernels. Overall, it is easy to use, clean, is fast, and limited waste, even reuses your hot air to melt a little butter to drizzle on, works well.

Excellent! Pops perfectly every time. Easy to clean. But melt your butter in the microwave!

Good popcorn popper. Works well. My only complaint is that you have to unplug it to turn it on and off. Why didn’t they include an on/off switch when designing it?

The media could not be loaded. I do like this so far, but it has a few issues as well. The popcorn is definitely softer than traditional oil popped corn, at least while using Orville Redenbacher purchased off here. But I saw the manufacturer provided this tip which I'll try on my next batch: Add 1 teaspoon per 1 cup of corn into an airtight container. Shake the container and refrigerate for 2-3 days to distribute the moisture evenly.Pros:✅ Built in measuring cup✅ Easy clean up✅ Fast kernel popping✅ Easy to wrap cordCons:❎ Softer popcorn❎ Some unpopped kernels❎ Kernels may miss the bowl and end up on the counterI've only had this for a week, so I'd need to try their tip because after adding some hot butter the popcorn is often soggy. I'm planning to first try spraying the butter on rather than dumping it on and shaking the bowl with a top. After that I can combine with the moisturized kernels to see if that improves the texture. I still think this is a good device. It just doesn't live up to everything it says.