Air Fryer Popcorn

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4 from 8 votes

Buttery, delicious popcorn is made in 15 minutes thanks to the air fryer!

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Servings: servings

Equipment

Air Fryer
Aluminum foil
Microwave-safe bowl
Large bowl

Ingredients

▢ ¼ cup popcorn kernels
▢ ¼ tablespoon oil
▢ 2 tablespoons butter
▢ salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit.
Line air fryer basket with foil in shape of basket or bowl.
Toss popcorn kernels with ¼ tablespoon oil. Arrange in single layer on top of foil.
Return basket to air fryer. Cook 5 minutes.
While popcorn cooks, melt butter in microwave.
Remove air fryer basket. Pick out popped popcorn and set aside in large bowl. Return basket with unpopped kernels to air fryer.
Cook 3 minutes, then remove basket. Pick out popped popcorn and add to large bowl. Discard any remaining unpopped kernels.
Pour melted butter over popcorn in bowl and add salt to taste. Cover bowl and toss to coat popcorn evenly. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

It is unlikely all the kernels will pop at the same time.

An Important Note About Air Fryer Popcorn

Air fryer popcorn takes A. LOT. of trial and error to get right. When you do get it right, it's a great alternative to the stove or the microwave when you just can't use those methods.

The downside, though, is that air fryer popcorn can actually destroy your air fryer. See, the air fryer isn't closed inside. The fan and vents are directly above the basket, which allows the air to circulate. That also means it's really easy to blow small or lightweight foods - you know, like popcorn kernels - all over the place. When that happens, popcorn kernels can easily become lodged inside the heating element, causing your air fryer to short (and creating a fire hazard).

For that reason, we don't really recommend using an air fryer for your popcorn. You'll likely have an easier time and much better results by using the stovetop or a microwave.

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Recipe by Cheryl Malik