The Original Hotpop Microwave Popcorn Popper, Silicone Popcorn Maker, Collapsible Bowl BPA-Free and Dishwasher Safe- 20 Colors Available (Pink)

I was surprised to really love this. It works perfectly, collapses down to a size that can be tucked away in my tiny kitchen, and it has me both eating more popcorn and experimenting with creating popcorn flavors. I use the 365 organic yellow popcorn kernels (that exact name — NOT the heirloom one, which has bad reviews). 1 Tbsp of kernels yields a little less than 2C popcorn. METHOD I expand the popcorn maker, add 2T-3T of dry kernels, put the lid on, and microwave for around 2:50 minutes (should not take more than 3:00 minutes… I usually just hit 3 and stop it when there are longer pauses between pops and it smells done). It comes out perfectly, and there are typically 5 or less unpopped/underpopped kernels in the batch. I like to prepare my seasoning separately ahead of time (melted butter and spices) so it’s ready to go when the popcorn is hot, then dump everything together in a larger mixing bowl and toss. This means the popper stays dry… by not mixing toppings in the popper, I can ensure it’s super easy to clean/keep clean and I avoid discoloring, degrading, or damaging the silicone material by not letting it come into contact with oils or spices. Mistakes I believe some angry reviewers were making: - ALWAYS make sure you’ve placed it on your microwave turntable platter in a way that the popper can rotate (and DO NOT walk away until you observe it rotating), otherwise there will be dangerously concentrated hot spots and it will be a fire hazard… this is not a fault of the product, but rather the physics of how microwaves work and that dry popcorn is dry (like tinder). If any part of the popper is touching the door or one of the walls of the microwave, it will likely get stuck and not be able to rotate with the turntable platter. - Not using the lid. You need the lid so it can trap heat and steam and finish popping your kernels. Microwaves heat super unevenly, the lid (and empty space under the popper) help trap heat so the kernels can receive much more uniform heat than they would get if you did something like put kernels on a plate. The lid also helps keep kernels in the popper. - Cooking too much popcorn at once. I don’t think this can handle more than 4Tbsp (1/4C) of kernels, but 2-3 Tbsp is my go-to . And let’s be honest — popcorn is best when it’s hot, and it will only take you 5 seconds to throw in a second batch when the first one comes out. - Having weird settings on their microwave / not paying attention to popping sounds. If your microwave is set to low power or not functioning properly, your cook time and experience is likely to be wacky. So if it’s not cooking within 3 minutes, consider turning up the power on your microwave (find instructions online for your model if you can’t figure it out). If it’s looking or smelling burnt before 2:50, listen to the pops and figure out the sweet spot when you start hearing 5 seconds or so between pops (in all my years of microwaving popcorn, the average range for microwave popcorn doneness seems to be 2:35-2:50 depending on the microwave). If there are a lot of unpopped kernels, that likely is some combination of your cook time and your microwave’s power settings. This is a really great product, but as with anything in life, your mileage may only go so far as your critical thinking skills…

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Klasse Popcorn Maker. Leicht zu reinigen und in der Spülmaschine auch ohne Probleme gereinigt. Praktisch für die Mikrowelle hat er zwei Markierungen für die Füllmenge an Maiskörnern. Ich war es satt, bei Popcorn in der Tüte zum Selbermachen, die Hälfte verbrannt oder gar nicht aufgegangen, weg zu werfen. Deshalb hatte ich mir diesen Maker gekauft um von der Tüte hierein um zu füllen. Und damit gelingt einem auch super das Popcorn in der Mikrowelle. Hier gingen zwar auch manche Körner nicht auf, aber das war verschwindet gering und lag dann am Mais und nicht an dem Maker. Ich würde ihn sofort wieder kaufen. Klasse Ware :-)

I reckon the issues people are having are probably related to the type/strength of the microwave they have. I really recommend that you don't use oil though, just add melted butter afterwards. Ours worked perfectly, not one kernel was left after experimenting to get the perfect timing.

Works well