Looking for an old fashioned popcorn maker?
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Remember how wonderful the popcorn tastes when you went to the cinema as a child? Well today you could actually be enjoying this healthy tasting snack once more and all in the comfort of your own home. The reason for this being that several companies today using the latest technology to create a new version of the old fashioned popcorn maker.
As you will soon discover when you read this article that there are many different makes and models available. Plus they all use a variety of different methods from oil to hot air to make the corn pop. But what you will find with any of the models we look at below is that they allow you to make this very tasty and healthy snack with your own particular flavorings quickly. Also you find one that will fit into your budget.
KPM-508 Nostalgia Electrics Hot Oil Popcorn Maker
This one from Nostalgia Electrics measures just 17 inches high by 8.5 inches wide by 10.25 inches deep. It is a mini version of the Helman 4 oz machine and looks exactly like it. However, it comes with a great number of modern features to such as a built in stirring system, a large stainless steel kettle and a tempered window. But because of its size you don’t need to use it solely in the kitchen if you want it can be carried into the room where the entertaining is taking place.
OFP501 Helman Group Old Fashioned Movie Time Popcorn Maker
This machine by Helman Group is even slightly smaller than the first type we discuss in this article. This one measures just 16.75 inches high by 7.25 inches wide and 9.50 inches deep. This one looks exactly like the kind you would often see being used at carnivals, fairs or on the street corner. But because of its size it can sit on any worktop or table. Whereas the first type uses oil to cause the corn to pop this model uses hot air instated. It can hold up to 3.5 ounces of corn kernels rather 2oz as the one above. All popcorn created is then dispensed directly into a bowl. But this one rather than coming with a year long warranty only has a 90 day one.
CCP-510 Circus Cart Old Fashioned Popcorn Maker
This is the largest model that we are looking at in this article and measures 14.49 inches long by 24.8 inches wide and 59.06 inches high. It is a replica of the types of popcorn makers that were regularly seen on street corners or at the circus. Unlike the other models in this article this one has the ability to make up to 10 cups of popcorn at any one time. Plus there is a kernel catcher built into this machine ensuring that the kernels remain separate from the popcorn when it is ready to serve. Again this one has a large stainless steel kettle and a system that automatically stirs the kernels as they pop. Plus this old fashioned popcorn maker has a tempered glass window and also a light to tell you when the machine is ready to use.