| Yield | Preparation time | Cook time | Total time |
| 2 servings | 2 minutes | 8 minutes | 10 minutes |
Whenever possible, I prefer watching a movie, a television series, or just keeping up with any TV program while having a snack. Homemade popcorn is one of my favorite snacks, since it’s very easy to make, and it can be sweet, salty or spicy. Below you will find a simple air fryer popcorn recipe to prepare at home.
Instructions
1. If your air fryer basket has large holes, line its base with aluminum foil. If you’re gonna use a rotating basket, it’s not necessary.
2. Add popcorn kernels to the air fryer basket. Then spread them out into one layer.
3. If you wish, fry them without or with oil. You may add salt and butter for a different flavor.
4. Set the air fryer at 400ºF (204ºC) for 8 minutes.
5. Listen as popcorn kernels pop, but when they are popping slowly, don’t continue cooking because they’re done.
6. Pour your air fryer popcorn into a bowl and enjoy. In case you desire a spicy flavor, sprinkle chili powder or hot sauce on top.
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Can you cook popcorn in the air fryer?
This is a great way to make popcorn, and you can even get low-calories popcorn. In addition, popcorn can be prepared in many different ways. Thus, use this equipment to your advantage and have fun.
Can you air fry popcorn without oil?
Absolutely. With hot-air circulation, it is even possible to make oil-free popcorn similar to what one makes with a maker machine. Nonetheless, the process is still much better for those who have a rotating basket since it ensures even cooking. Therefore, there will be less popcorn unpopped at the end of the process as compared to the static basket.
How to air fry popcorn on the cob?
Ingredients:
- 1 popcorn kernels on the cob
Instructions:
- Put the cob into the air fryer basket at 400ºF (204ºC) for 5-8 minutes.
- Ensure you hear when the popcorn starts popping and turn off the equipment once all the popcorn has been popped.
- Transfer the popped popcorn on the cob into a bowl.
- Drizzle salt and hot sauce (melted butter instead), and enjoy!
How to make air fryer sweet popcorn?
Ingredients:
- 1 cup popped popcorn
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons corn syrup
Directions:
- In a saucepan, melt brown sugar and corn syrup as you stir frequently.
- Transfer the popped popcorn into a large bowl and mix in the caramel. Stir the popcorn until it is fully coated with caramel.
- Air fry the coated popcorn for 4 minutes (reheated) at 300ºF (149ºC), flipping halfway through.
- Enjoy your sweet popcorn in a bowl.
Cooking chart for popcorn
| Model | Cooking time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Ninja foodi | 2-3 minutes | 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Ikich | 8 minutes | Preheat 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Philips | 5-6 minutes | Preheat 392ºF (200ºC) |
| Gowise | 12 minutes | 450ºF (232ºC) |
| Cosori 3.5 L (3.7 qt) | 8 minutes | 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Pampered chef deluxe | 10 minutes | Preheat 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Power XL | 5 minutes | Preheat 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Delonghi 1363 | 3 minutes | High |
| Tefal | 8 minutes | 392ºF (200ºC) |
| Instant pot vortex | 20 minutes | 400ºF (204ºC) |
Air Fryer Popcorn
Equipment
- Air fryer
- rotating basket (optional)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
Extra
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- salt
- chili powder or hot sauce
Instructions
- If your air fryer basket has large holes, line its base with aluminum foil. If you're gonna use a rotating basket, it's not necessary.
- Add popcorn kernels to the air fryer basket. Then spread them out into one layer.
- If you wish, fry them without or with oil. You may add salt and butter for a different flavor.
- Set the air fryer at 400ºF (204ºC) for 8 minutes.
- Listen as popcorn kernels pop, but when they are popping slowly, don't continue cooking because they're done.
- Pour into a bowl and enjoy. In case you desire a spicy flavor, sprinkle chili powder or hot sauce on top.