Everyone loves to save a few dollars, and finding a low cost air popcorn maker might save you some money. Before you focus on only price, you need to consider what features you need in your air popcorn machine.

One of the classic examples of a full featured unit is the Orville Redennbacher air popcorn maker. It is a high speed popcorn maker capable of pumping out 18 cups of popcorn in 2 1/2 minutes. This is almost two full serving bowls full of popcorn. Enough popcorn for the entire family for an evening of watching movies at home. Then you throw in the low number of unpopped kernels the Orville Redennbacher air popcorn machine leaves behind. It is rare to find more than two or three unpopped kernels in the bottom of the machine after making a full batch of popcorn. The unit even includes a convenient measuring cup to make sure you get the right amount of popcorn in the machine. Then once you have poured in the corn, you place your margarine or butter in the cup to melt it while the popcorn pops. You will be ready to drizzle the butter over the popcorn, and start eating in just a few minutes.

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For a different style of air popcorn machine, you may want to look at the Retro Air Popcorn Maker. This popcorn maker has the nostalgic appearance of a movie theater popcorn maker for 50 or 60 years ago. The classic red decor can look great in your kitchen. You can enjoy pulling it out while you are entertaining. It can add to the fun while popping corn for your children and their friends. Does it do anything different than the Orville Redennbacher air popcorn maker? Actually it does a bit less. It does include a measuring cup for getting the right amount of popcorn, but does not pop quite as much popcorn. It also does not include the butter melting option. The nostalgic appearance also demands a premium price, costing about 50 percent more than many other units.

When trying to choose a low cost air popcorn maker, decisions should not be based upon the appearance of the unit. As you can see a nostalgic looking air popcorn machine demands a higher price, as will any decorative unit. If you want to save money the Presto air popcorn maker line-up is a great place to start looking. The Orville Redennbacher hot air popcorn maker is one of the units in their line. They perform at a very high level, with few unpopped kernels, while producing a very tasty, low-calorie batch of popcorn. You can save even a few more dollars by choosing their popcorn maker without the fancy name. It is virtually identical, but usually about 10 percent cheaper.

Value cannot always only be determined by price. Check on the warranty of the product also. The Presto hot air corn popper includes a full two year warranty. Many other brands include a much shorter warranty, and usually cost almost the same price.

The best way to find a low cost air popcorn maker is to choose a simple design, with a great warranty. You will end up with a low price, and a high quality air popcorn machine which will last you for many years.

Popcorn can be one of the healthiest and satisfying snacks available. It smells great, almost making you crazy wanting to grab some. Popcorn is low-calorie, when prepared properly, which almost requires the use of an air popcorn maker.

The standard method of making popcorn using oil quickly destroys the health benefits of popcorn. Instead of a low-calorie, fat free snack, you end up with a snack on the same category as potato chips. Coated in fat, and usually salt. If you want to keep popcorn healthy, it needs a oil free method of popping. Even bags of microwave popcorn use oil in their packages to aid in the popping process.

A hot air corn popper gets rid of the oil and keeps the popcorn from burning by rotating it with forced hot air. Not only does it eliminate the fat, but it also makes sure you have even less unpopped kernels giving you the full value out of your bag of popcorn.

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To see the real benefits of using a hot air popcorn maker, you need to know some of the facts about popcorn itself. Popcorn is actually a very healthy food, filled with anti-oxidants, and high in fiber. It is a whole grain food, just like oatmeal, or whole wheat. The difference is you are turning it into a fun to eat, crispy, and satisfying snack. The bad reputation for popcorn is not from the popcorn itself, but from the terrible things we do to it. A serving of Orville Redennbacher popcorn is very healthy when you do not use oil for popping, do not drench it in butter, and leave the salt shaker on the table.

Many popcorn lovers cringe at the thought of eating popcorn this way, but it is probably because they have not tried it. Popcorn is actually very delicious on its own. It is almost the perfect snack for someone on a diet. Eating a cup or two made in air popper popcorn machines is very low in calories, with almost zero fat. You can crunch away, and not have any feeling of guilt while on your diet. The dry air makes a very light, very crispy popcorn which is fun to eat. The hot air popcorn maker is even better than a microwave popcorn maker, because it is faster, produces more popcorn in the same amount of time, and has fewer unpopped kernels. With the microwave bowls, you can use oil, and eventually you will be tempted to use the oil. With the hot air corn popper you will not have the temptation, because there is no option to add oil.

The best news, not only do you get a great tasting, easy to make, and healthy snack, you also get the benefit of easy cleanup. You can have everything cleaned up and put away in about a minute, since there is no greasy mess. Your fingers stay dry and clean while you eat the popcorn, making it a great snack while you are doing paperwork, playing on your computer, or using your hands for other things.

With the great taste, high fiber, anti-oxidants, and fun of popcorn made in a hot air popcorn maker, it may be the healthiest snack in the house. Your air popper popcorn machine may quickly be the most used small appliance in your home. You will fire up the dry air, and make yourself a nice bowl of popcorn every evening to relieve your desires for a snack, and have no guilt, because you know it is completely healthy.

Do you absolutely love the flavor of popcorn? There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh popcorn as it spreads throughout your home. You know the smell. It entices you to head straight to the concession stand at the movie theater to get your hunger under control. The question you might be asking is should I buy a hot air popcorn maker for home, or should I stick with an oil popcorn maker?

There are definitely large numbers of supporters for both types of popcorn makers, and both can produce great tasting popcorn. Here is what you need to know to make a good choice.

A hot air popcorn maker, as it name describes, uses hot air to stir and heat the kernels of popcorn. They are very efficient at popping the kernels, usually leaving only a couple stubborn unpopped kernels. The air popcorn maker produces the low-calorie popcorn which is loved by people on diets, and highly recommended by Doctor’s and Nutritionists as a healthy snack. You do not have any oil, or added calories. You have complete control of any additions to your popcorn. You can add butter or salt if you wish, but the popcorn tastes great without it. The popcorn is very light, and crispy. Some people do feel the popcorn is a bit drier than popcorn produced in an oil popcorn maker.

An oil popcorn maker follows the traditional method of making popcorn. The same method which has been used throughout history, and is still the primary method used in movie theaters. The biggest advantage to an oil popcorn maker may be flavor. While you are increasing the calories of the popcorn with the added oil, you are also adding a bit of moisture, and flavor to the popcorn. Some oils are lightly flavored with butter to make the popcorn even more delicious.

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An oil popcorn maker, even using Orville Redennbacher popcorn, is not as effective in eliminating unpopped kernels as the air popcorn maker. You will normally have small groups of crispy burnt kernels sitting in the bottom of the pan, or popcorn maker. The popcorn is a bit heavier than the light fluffy popcorn for a hot air popcorn maker, due to the oil used during the popping process.

When it comes down to the final evaluation of the two methods of popcorn makers, your taste buds and your dietary needs may be the final determination. Many people love the flavor a unbuttered, unsalted, light crispy popcorn. The fresh natural flavor of the popcorn is all they really want. It is the low-calorie, healthy option you can only get with a air popcorn maker. For some people, they cannot stand the thought of popcorn without it being popped in oil, and drenched in butter and salt. This changes popcorn from being a low-calorie treat, to being a snack in the same category as potato chips, not truly healthy, but definitely delicious.

The reasons you may want to still consider the hot air popcorn maker, even if you love buttered popcorn, you can always add butter after it is popped. You will have an easier cleanup, and you will have less unpopped kernels. You will also discover the air popcorn maker is very fast. The Orville Redennbacher popcorn maker can make 18 cups of popcorn in around 3 minutes. Only you can make the final determination, but you will discover the air popcorn maker is the one which covers all of your needs.