air popper

Hot-air corn maker

An air popper is a kitchen appliance that pops popcorn using hot air rather than oil.

A fan circulates heated air through the kernels until they pop, producing a lower-calorie result: The air popper makes healthier popcorn than the stovetop method.

The design typically channels popped kernels out through a chute into a waiting bowl.

popcorn

kernels

Seeds within husks

mushroom · white · yellow · hull-less · whole grain · unpopped · old maids · batch · volume · yield

method

oil-free

Containing no lipids

rapid · continuous · agitation · tumbling · spinning · vortex · airflow · even heating · hands-free · consistent

health

oil-free

Containing no lipids

unprocessed · fiber · whole grain · heart-healthy · guilt-free · natural · plain · unseasoned

appliance

popcorn maker

Appliance for puffing kernels

machine · device · gadget · motorized · household · kitchen equipment · consumer · power-operated · compact · lightweight

seasoning

salt

Sodium chloride compound

caramel · cheddar · ranch · garlic · herbs · kettle corn · sweet · savory · spicy · toppings

Opposites
popcorn preparation method

air popperdeep fryer

Vat for cooking in oil

frying pan · microwave popcorn · wok · butter warmer

Family

air, popper, airs, airy, airless, airier, airiest, airily, airiness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G