Bella Hot Air Popcorn Maker: available at Amazon At 12 cups of popcorn in just two to three minutes, the Bella popcorn maker uses hot air to create crispy popcorn.

What is a popcorn machine? A popcorn maker is an electric kitchen appliance that quickly cooks popcorn kernels. The three most popular types of popcorn makers are stovetop, microwave and air poppers.

First, you’ll want some freshly popped popcorn (you can try using the Dash Hot Air Popcorn Popper for that step). Then, get your butter sprayer ready.

Instead of hot oil to pop the kernels, air poppers circulate hot air. This method generally leads to less unpopped kernels and is a quick way to get healthier popcorn.