POPCOSilicone Popcorn Maker - Microwave Popcorn Popper with Handles - Collapsible Bowl, Heat-Resistant, Easy to Clean, Ideal for Family Movie Nights, 15-Cup Capacity - Light Blue

UPDATE:I am 10 months in with using this bowl regularly, and it has definitely held up to it's original standard! I still wash it in the dishwasher (top shelf) and it has definitely kept up with my regular use. The only complaint is that the brown spot on the bottom (from using too much oil) had grown a touch, but it hasn't affected the flavor and definitely still seems safe to use.ORIGINAL REVIEW:Yeah so I like popcorn a lot. Like a lot. This bowl has saved me so so much money since I bought it 6 months ago. Kernels are so much cheaper than the instant bags, and the air popper can let you make healthier popcorn or flavor it your own way. This air popper has two different fill lines, for one serving and for two. If you fill it to the two serving line, it'll pop the lid up so that it just rests on the mountain of popcorn teeming out of the bowl.When I bought this, POPCO sent me an emailed pdf with literally hundreds of popcorn recipes. However I've found my favorites to be either avocado oil and sea salt or olive oil, sea salt, rosemary, and lemon.The only issue with this is that it can be difficult to clean if you are an avid hand-washer. It comes clean in the dishwasher though, and I've put both the lid and the bowl on the top shelf regularly. I use this basically everyday (I told you I really like popcorn) and it hasn't shown any signs of wear other than some brown parts on the bottom when I used too much olive oil.All in all, what an amazing buy. If you're looking for a way out of junk food, this is such a power move.Pro tip: look up oils and their smoke point before using this. If you use oils with a higher smoke point (like avocado) your popcorn will be less likely to be burnt and you'll avoid the brown spot I got in the bottom of mine when I used olive oil. Also, keep in mind that your microwave times will be different based on what you put on it (and honestly you can just put naked kernels in and be fine).

This popper works really well! The popcorn is puffy and tastes great. I add two teaspoons margarine (maximum, according to the manual) and 1/4 teaspoon salt with the popcorn before microwaving and it’s ready to eat as soon as you take it out. No extra bowls or extra work after popping. I haven’t had any burning issues to the silicone that the manual warns you about, but I mix the margarine in the popcorn a bit first, and then I watch and listen to make sure to not overcook. I believe that because I add the margarine, I am getting unpopped kernels despite what other reviewers say. But since I can use the name brand bulk popcorn and the popping spreads the margarine automatically, losing a penny’s worth of popcorn is not a concern.I am sure that this popcorn is significantly healthier than microwave bag popcorn due to much less fat and salt, but it’s under your control and you could even go further by substituting canola oil for some or all of the margarine (I do).The popper is easy to clean and it flattens out to take less room in your cupboard, so that’s great too. I think this item is somewhat high priced even on sale, but I use it 2-3 times a week so I’m getting good use of the money. I would buy it again.

This has made popcorn popping so easy! You just put in some popcorn kernels, pop on the lid and throw it in the microwave and hit the popcorn setting (or equivalent depending on your microwave). Out comes nice fresh hot popcorn ready for butter or whatever topping you want. You can eat it right out of the container. I have several air poppers and the popcorn is always chewy and stale textured with them, but this popper has perfect textured popcorn. Light and fluffy with more kernels popped and less waste. I really recommend!

I read many, many reviews from this brand and others. This brand had like 15k reviews that were all positive so I went with it! I have to say this is one of those products that seems to live up to the solid reviews. I was popping popcorn the old fashion way on the stove with my popcorn pan and different oils. With this silcon bowl my 10 yr old son can make popcorn whenever he wants with no worries about a gas stove, hot oil, or messy clean up. Tip from reviews: Don't position the bowl directly in the center of the microwave. Our 1000w microwave pops nearly every kernel with about 3:40.. Love it! Definitely worth the money, and the way it collapses down is an extra bonus! JD

Haven't added butter straight to the bowl because I had read someone say it had caused problems. Luckily my child loves his popcorn with just a little salt so this is perfect. Really does a great job of cooking popcorn, cleans easy and once dry can be folded for easy storage, way easier to store than the electric popcorn maker I was thinking of getting!