Nostalgia RHP310 Retro Series Electric Household Mini Hot Air Popcorn Maker Machine Corn Popper

I wanted a hot air popper and researched many products before buying this one. I've come to the conclusion that some people just don't read directions so they don't have a positive experience. I took the unit out of the box, wiped it down inside and out as it says to do. I turned it on without the top cover and ran it for about 3 minutes until all the smell burned off. I measured the white snappy brand corn into the lid and poured it inside, put the cover on. It started popping within a minute and pouring it into the bowl. Everything went into the bowl, nothing flying around to the floor or counters. When the popping stopped I turned off the power. The clear plastic chamber was full. I took the top off and poured the rest of the popcorn into the bowl.

At first, I had issues with popcorn flying out all over the place and a significant amount of popcorn kernels not popping. Then I realized I had bought jumbo popping corn and thought maybe the machine was not made for that type of kernel. After trying just plain old Great Value yellow popping corn, the thing worked perfectly. Almost no unpopped kernels were left, and the popcorn flowed nicely out of the chute.

I read the reviews about how this machine spat out hot kernels, and was possessed, etc. But I took the risk and bought it anyway. To avoid burnt popcorn, flying popcorn, and unpopped popcorn, fill the little red cap so that the kernels barely cover the surface. That's how many you should use. And as soon as you stop hearing pops, turn it off and pour it into the bowl. I didn't have to repop anything, and it all flowed nicely into the bowl.

My kids and i are totally crazy over this pop corn machine! First of all...it looks adorable! It's not too large but it pops just as much popcorn as other larger ones. It pops most of the kernels and it's really easy to clean. Just give the bottom a quick wipe. I put a little oil and a cup of popcorn kernels and voila! It's ready to pop. It doesn't make a mess at all. Then i add some salt at the end and there's no better, healthier treat! Sometimes, if we're in the mood of something sweeter, we add some sugar while it's hot and get kettle corn. It's delicious. Highly recommended!

Popcorn is a staple at our house, and since the old popper died, there has been an empty place in the cupboard for a new popper. After using it for about a month now I am extremely pleased with the performance.