West Bend Air Crazy Hot Air Popcorn Popper Machine for Healthy Snacking with No Oil, Includes Dual-Purpose Measuring Cup & Butter Melter, 4-Quart, Red

This is my second popper of this model, so you know I like it. The first one was used by a youngster who didn't know you can't melt butter in the measuring cup before measuring the popcorn. The resultant butter that got on the kernals and wound up in the device proved fatal to it, but it worked well for some years before that. It doesn't pop 4 quarts with the included meaure (about 1/2 cup), but if you put 3/4 cup of popcorn in and *gently* shake the popper (more of a vibration than a shake) a few times to keep the bottom kernals from burning, you wind up with 4 quarts of excellent popcorn. Note: I haven't tried "gourmet" popcorn, so it might give you 4 qts from the half cup. Or it might not. 🤔 One of the nice features on it is the on/off switch. I don't like the ones you have to unplug to turn off. Another good thing is that it pops more quickly than some other brands I've had in the past. My final reason for liking it is that I've always had good luck with this brand's small appliances. They work well and they last well. But, alas, butter didn't suit the works. 😉

The popper burned out the second time I used it. Motor quit! Of course, I threw away the box, so I cannot return it.

The design of the air flow is terrible. My old popper blew the hot air from the sides of the chamber. It heated the kernels as it blew them around in a circle. You only got an old maid if a popped kernel bumped it out as it popped. This model has the hot air come straight from the bottom. If you don't start with a full measure of corn, most of it will blow out without popping. Even with a full measure, if estimate about a quarter of the kernels are blown out without popping. Most didn't even make it to old maid stage. If you add to much, there's not enough air flow to lift the kernels resulting in a lot of smoke and potential fire. Overall, it's a waste of corn and not enjoyable to eat because of the raw kernels. I've used it about 10 times and it's going to be replaced.

Love this! Easy to use and always makes perfect popcorn in two minutes flat! At first, I was hesitant to buy this due to the mixed reviews but after having used this more than half a dozen times, I think I know how to avoid the kernels coming out prematurely. The only time the kernels came out without having "popped" was when I wanted to make a small batch and hence did not put enough. Dry kernels were flying out and it WAS a hazard. After that experience, I made sure to always make a full batch and I've never had that problem again. Very little mess so clean up was a cinch.

This air popcorn popper pops the kernels nicely, but popped and unpopped kernels tend to fly all over the counter. It left more unpopped kernels in the bowl than my previous West Bend popper.

Popcorn pops well and tastes good. Very messy as lots of kernels fly out unpopped at first. The husks fly out the sides as well. They all may do this, I don’t know. Happy with it in the end.

My husband recently had to go on a low sodium diet. He loves popcorn. The “light” type of microwave popcorn is still loaded with sodium. My mom had one of these when I was a kid. I ordered one and was pleasantly surprised that it’s just as easy to use today as it was back then. Delicious, fresh hot popcorn without any added chemicals or fake flavors from a microwave bag. Very pleased with this purchase! Super easy to clean.

My last air popper was a gift when I started college in 1986. After daily to weekly use for almost 40 years, it died. So I bought the newer version of the same brand. I love it even more. It pops every kernel with only two or three escaping. This one is well priced, has an on/off switch, is quieter, smaller, easier to clean, and has a better air flow design. I recommend it 100%. I will be giving these as wedding and graduation gifts for sure.

Works great, makes a lot of popcorn!

Plugged it in turned it on started to smoke now won’t turn back on.. waste of money

Best purchase, very satisfied with my purchase

Popcorn comes fast

We love it! It's just a lot if fun making popcorn now.