American Originals EK0493 Healthy Fat-Free Electric Hot Air Popcorn Maker, 1200 W, Red

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There are a variety of popcorn makers available on the market right now - so how to use a popcorn machine depends totally on your preference. In as little as 2 minutes, this practical machine will whip up a cup of delicious popcorn. It's sleek, thin design means that you can store it away on any kitchen counter or in any cupboard, big or small. It's also dishwasher safe and easy to store, since it's totally collapsible - all for under a tenner, so what's not to love? Other popular flavours are cinnamon powder, chocolate sauce, honey and syrup. You may have a more savoury tooth, however, in which case parmesan cheese, herbs, tandoori spices and even chilli powder can be used.

We have a basic Magimix that goes in the freezer. The bowl is pretty small. It lives in the freezer with the peas inside it so doesn't take up much space and is always ready when we need it. It is great" - EasilyConfusedIndith Our verdict If you firmly believe that preparing popcorn should be a fun, entertaining experience, then this fabulous creation is sure to keep everyone happy. The flaw of this, however, seems to be that it misses rather a few kernels. Plus, the popcorn flies out at quite a force and can go everywhere if you don’t plan ahead and have a large bowl in place. Ice cream makers are really simple to use. The machines with built-in freezers are the easiest to use but are more expensive. However, the cheaper versions without built-in freezers are still simple to use, you just need to plan ahead before you use them as you’ll need to pop the bowl in the freezer the night before. What is the best ice cream maker to buy? If you’re getting the kids involved, then safety will be a concern. There is an on/off switch, non-slip feet to keep it steady on your workbench, and a closed design so they will be shielded from flying goods.

There are two types of ice cream maker: freeze-first and self-freezing. Deciding on which ice cream maker is right for you will depend on a number of factors including budget and space. Popcorn is prepared in around two minutes per batch. No hanging around waiting for it to produce the goods. Unfortunately, there aren’t any popcorn makers which can be popped in the dishwasher for ease. That isn’t to say they are hard to look after, though.

The majority of machines will work with any kernels which can often be found in supermarkets. A standard bag will only cost a few pounds, and could produce around ten serving bowls worth of popcorn. You will save money in the long run. How Can I Add Flavourings? Stove-top popcorn is usually flavoured with the butter or oil it's cooked in. If you're air-popping your corn, you can flavour it with a knob of melted butter, sugar, salt or a mix of all of the above depending on how healthy you're feeling. How do I make healthy popcorn? A single batch will be ready in around three minutes thanks to the high power. Ideal if you’re one of those last-minute ‘there is nothing on the telly so we will pop a film on’ families. You can watch the kernels pop thanks to the clear plastic lid, and there seemed to be no hint of burning popcorn throughout any of our tests which is welcome. Microwavable popcorn makers are convenient for people who are low on storage spaceor perhaps don't wish to spend so much money on a big machine that they won't use too often. They are the cheapest solution to combat those popcorn cravings, which is why they're a popular buy for studentsor single households.The aluminium heat chamber rids the need for oils, butter or any other cooking materials. With the power of hot air, the kernels are transformed. One for the larger get-togethers, it will produce 19.5 litres of popcorn in just 1 hour. Yet, it still features a one-touch operation to keep things simple. A crank handle lets you access the goods and tip the popcorn out, straight into the bowls and boxes ready for serving.

A homeware brand popular for its affordable yet decent quality gadgets, Sensio's machine is one of the smallest on the market, yet its 1200 watt power will crank out family-sized bowls by the time the credits have finishing rolling.Frustratingly, however, it is unclear exactly what size of popcorn portion this maker has the potential to create. A clever design for a decent price, this maker features a built-in doughnut-shaped bowl that collects the popcorn as it pops out of the cooker. Use the measuring cup to add 50-60 kg of kernels to the heating plate and they will fall automatically into the serving bowl well beforethey have a chance to catch and burn. Rich chocolate, sweet strawberry or salted caramel, we all have our favourite flavour of ice cream and you can make them all with this Lakeland stainless steel ice cream maker. Or if you prefer a healthier-option, it does just a good job of churning out lower-fat frozen yoghurt and dairy-free sorbets. But the best thing about this ice cream maker is how quiet it is. While some models make a loud mechanical whirring sound, this churns away quietly and is also fairly compact which means the bowl fits in the freezer neatly. Some reviewers say it takes twice as long to churn ice cream than the manual suggests but it produces a soft, whipped ice cream. You’ll find six delicious recipes in the instruction booklet to get you started.This American Originals popcorn maker uses hot air to pop your corn, so it can be as healthy as you want it to be. With your average air-pop electrical machine, you simply measure out the right amount of kernels appropriate for your machine (this will usually be in the instruction booklet provided!) and then press the on button. This see-through popcorn maker has a large stainless steel cooking bowl to make up to 16 cups of perfect hot popcorn. With its see-through glass tank, it would make a greatfeature product for cinema rooms and events, without having to spend too much on larger popcorn stands. The fun, kid-friendly machine comes with a chute to disperse the freshly-popped popcorn into bowls, as well as a measuring spoon and non-slip feet to keep it sturdy when in use.