If you haven’t been familiar with hot air popcorn by now, you might be feeling confused as to whether it is actually practical small appliances. This article reviews the pros and cons of these devices by comparing them to other methods of making popcorn.

The key difference between conventional popcorn and hot air popping methods is that you don’t need to add oil when making the latter. This gives you unmatched control over the calories you eat, and you can avoid eating burnt oil that often results from using it in cooking. As for taste, although fat-free is the best option for your health, some may find it too bland. However, this is not a problem because you can always add a little butter or drizzle in some olive oil after it comes out of the unit. This is definitely healthier than using the oil to fry the corn, and as most people would agree, it’s tastier.

Another good thing about a hot air popcorn maker is how fast and simple it is. All you have to do is fill the unit with some corn and plug in the unit. You need a little supervision while you do your work, but that won’t take more than a few minutes. Plus, it needs little to no cleaning afterward.

People often end up heating corn in a skillet or microwave because they don’t want to spend money on a hot air popcorn machine that they will use only rarely. What they forget is that these devices help you save ingredients and energy. To make popcorn in the microwave, you must buy special corn sealed in paper bags with oil and other ingredients, which costs more than plain corn. As for the skillet, you waste a lot of heat heating the corn on the stove, which will add to your bills. A $ 20 popcorn maker can save you a few pennies every time you make a snack. In fact, there are good reasons to think that this cheap device will pay for itself over time.

One of the main arguments against hot air poppers is that they are made of plastic and may contain bisphenol A, which is a dangerous chemical for health. This is not a fair argument because the plastic parts of the unit almost never come into contact with the corn. Also, there are some models that do not strictly contain bisphenol A and should reassure people with concerns.

In summary, a comparison of different popcorn popcorn methods shows us that hot air popcorn has significant advantages. One of these little electrical devices can allow you to whip up a delicious snack in minutes without adding any high-calorie ingredients.