This bestselling popcorn maker is a 'must-have' for your next movie night — shoppers say it's 'better than microwave'

Want to give movie night an upgrade? Truthfully, no snack pairs better with a flick than popcorn, of course. But instead of movie-theatre popcorn or the microwavable kind, it might be nice to switch things up with a different approach.

The Cuisinart EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker on Amazon Canada is a handy appliance that can whip up enough popcorn for the whole family in just minutes. The best part? It uses hot air to cook the kernels, rather than cooking them in oil, making for a healthier option.

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The popcorn maker is currently a bestseller on Amazon, and it's great for those looking for healthier snack options. Keep scrolling to see why shoppers recommend it.

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Cuisinart EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker

$50$63Save $13

The popcorn maker allows you to make up to 15 cups of popcorn in three minutes or less. 

$50 at Amazon

The details

The Cuisinart EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker uses forced hot air (rather than oil) to cook popcorn. And the result is light, tasty and a bit healthier than what you might get at the movie theatre.

All you have to do is add your kernels to the machine's chamber, then turn it on to watch fluffy popcorn pour from the chute.

The appliance has an easy on/off switch, and the removable chute also includes a kernel measuring cup​.

The popcorn maker also has a cool air function that helps keep the chamber clean of kernels, making it easy to quickly clean up and put away.

What reviewers are saying

🛍️ 2,500+ ratings

⭐ 4.1/5 stars

🏅 "So much better than microwave."

The popcorn maker is a number one bestseller on Amazon Canada, with tons of five-star reviews.

One reviewer, who called the appliance "fantastic," said it pops kernels "quickly and efficiently with no mess." They continued to say it's "great value" for the price.

Another shopper called the popcorn maker a "must-have for any movie night," noting that it "makes a big batch of popcorn in just a few minutes" and that keeping it clean is a "breeze."

One reviewer even went so far as to say that the results were "so much better than microwave" popcorn.

However, while most reviewers gave the item five stars, some had gripes with the machine. One person who gave the item four stars noted that because the popcorn maker blows air up from the bottom, it "tends to blow a few seeds out."

Some reviewers also wrote that they prefer to melt butter in a separate dish rather than the included butter melting tray: "I don't want to melt butter in plastic."

The verdict

If you're someone who enjoys popcorn regularly or just wants to upgrade movie nights, the Cuisinart EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker could be just what you need.

The appliance makes it easy to pop plenty of popcorn in just a few minutes. It also makes for a healthier snacking option since it's popped using hot air rather than oil.

As reviewers noted, you may experience the odd kernel or two popping out, but the trade-off for fresh, light popcorn seems to be worth it.

With tons of positive reviews, it doesn't seem like you can really go wrong with this gadget that can make movie nights a bit more fun.

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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