Nostalgia Air Popper Popcorn Maker – 16 Cups Oil-Free Pop Corn – Includes 4-oz Measuring Cup – Perfect for Family Movie Nights – White

After trying to replace my old Nostalgia air popper (looks exactly like this one but in red color) that died after about 5 years of heavy use, I tried about 3 different poppers before finding THE ONE. I bought another Nostalgia (APH200) exactly the same and thought that would do it. It worked fair but not really as good as I thought it should, so I started a search. The reviews for the Popcorn Maker Hot Air Popcorn Popper (no brand name as far as I could see) were pretty good so I ordered that one, in fact I ordered it twice! The first one outgassed a terrible smell and the popcorn tasted a bit peppery. I had some bronchial irritation after eating it - I tried it three times, same results. I reported it as defective, returned it, and then ordered a new one. This one outgassed the same exact way with the same smell so I did not use it and returned it. Then I ordered the Nostalgia Retro popper - cute little compact thing but it threw kernels out all over the place and was not too friendly!. So that went back and I decided to give this Nostalgia APH200 in aqua color a try. It works great as far as I'm concerned - only has maybe 5 or so kernels that do not pop. Maybe I'm just lucky and got one that works well? So I use the aqua Nostalgia popper and have kept the Nostalgia red one as a backup. Oh, I did try other types of popping - microwave in a paper bag - not my cup of tea. On the stove - good but too much trouble for me and it doesn't always turn out good. I guess I just wanted something easy and good and the air popper works the best. BTY, I use a Tupperware 32 cup extra large bowl to catch the popped corn and I warm the butter+olive oil in a small pan on the stove rather than using the small container on top of the unit. Turn on the air popper for 2 minutes to warm it up, turn unit off, add 1/4 cup kernels, turn unit back on. After popping is done, add your butter mixture and salt. Enjoy.

Love it! Easy to use and I like its size so I can pop only what I need

Well... this is falsely promoted. First off: you have to "heat up" the popper for 3 minutes BEFORE putting in any kernels. Then you turn it off. Only then can you put in 1/4 cup of kernels, which will take several minutes to pop. Then, once you hear only 1 or 2 kernels popping per second, you turn it OFF. THEN before you can make another batch, you have to wait 10 minutes to prevent the unit from overheating. So for one batch: 3 minutes, plus 3 minutes, plus 10 minutes. 16 minutes per batch. Not good, unless you're eating alone. And who eats popcorn alone? (If you do, can't say I fault you... I love popcorn. But generally, I eat popcorn with groups.) Then there is the amount: according to the verbiage, the popper is makes up to 16 cups -- implying to me and probably you that each batch can be up to 16 cups. But: you can only put in 1/4 cup of kernels per batch. I've been making and eating popcorn for a long time. I grew up in the state that grew more popcorn than any other state. There is no popcorn brand out there that can produce 16 cups of popped corn from 1/4 cup of unpopped corn. None. The bag in front of me (Bob's Red Mill) says that 1/4 cup of kernels produces about 4 cups of popped corn. Various internet sources say 1/4 cup will produce 5 cups of popped corn. Neither 4 cups nor 5 cups is anywhere near 16 cups. Here are the first two "features" as claimed in the Amazon ad: QUICK & EASY: With just a push of a button, this unit pops up to 16-cups of healthy, air-popped hot popcorn per batch. Perfect for parties, large group gatherings or a family movie night HEALTHIER POPCORN: Machine uses hot air instead of oil to quickly pop 16 cups of hot and fresh popcorn for a delicious low-fat & guilt free treat *It may be easy, but it ain't quick. 16 minutes per batch is not quick. *4 or 5 cups of popcorn is not enough for a party or a large group. (Internet says 2 - 4 cups is a serving size.) One batch is not enough for a group of more than 2... and only enough for them if they eat lightly. Not enough, let alone perfect for you group. *Machine uses hot air to pop 16 cups of popcorn. Totally false. The ad uses hot air to dupe people into buying the machine. And pop 4 cups of popcorn every 16 minutes or so. Save your dollars.

Cup is a little small, however it pops amazingly well and makes tasty popcorn

Really satisfied with the product! Vintage, pretty popcorn machine came in the perfect state and delivery was on point! Totally recommend for keeping the kids busy.

I'm very happy with it. It doesn't get too hot. It feels sturdy and stable. It pops the popcorn well. It does leave unpopped kernals like most do but not so much as to be an issue. I usually repop them. It doesn't kick out all the kernals during popping which I appreciate. Although I've learned the trick of using a large paper bag under the spout to keep popcorn from flying all over. Happy!

Popcorn kernels fall through when flipped. Also, only pops half the container.

Just used it twice, freshly popped, no burn, nice size low noise level, great taste, so far appears durable, at this no safety issues. Now I read somewhere not all kernels get popped. This is true but even when you purchase popcorn from the grocery stores not all kernels are popped. I really enjoy this small popcorn air popcorn machine. So far day one great

I had one of these many years ago and loved it. Now I got one again. Very easy to use and it really does a great job. The only issue I have is that it does not melt the butter as well as my old pop corn maker did. But if you follow the directions it does do well with popping the corn and does not burn. But have to warn you that the plastic top does get really hot. Would I order it again? Yes I would.

Es fácil de usar pero en cuanto al sabor no es tan bueno quedan como chiclosas

Easy clean up. Easy to use. Not a deal breaker, but not as large a capacity as our last one.

no tiene suficiente potencia

It pops 99% of all the kernels I put in it without burning any. Ran it exactly as instructed with the 3 minute warm up time and it works like a charm. I haven’t had any issues with smells or overheating/smoke. I generally run it for smaller portion of popcorn. Never need a big portion so can’t say if that would make any difference. I usually put in appproximately 1/4 cup.