Air Fryer Popcorn
Looking for a way to make fresh popcorn without a stove, microwave, or popcorn maker? Try making hot, freshly-popped air fryer popcorn! A salty and crunchy snack that takes just minutes to make.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 86kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup popcorn kernels
- ½ teaspoon oil vegetable or popcorn oil
- Optional: Melted butter and salt for flavoring
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Stir the popcorn seeds in the oil to coat.
- Place popcorn seeds in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer unit. See note about foil.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes or until popping begins to slow.
- Serve warm topped with melted butter and salt.
Notes
Expect some unpopped kernels. Do not wait for all the kernels to pop.
Thoroughly clean your unit after using it to make popcorn. Kernels, both popped and unpopped can get stuck in the air circulator. It’s extremely important to carefully check every nook and cranny.
Preheating the air fryer is vital.
Cook in small batches to allow movement as the popcorn pops.
Season AFTER cooking.
I don’t recommend using foil but if you decide to use be sure it’s placed in a way it doesn’t blow upwards during cooking.
Store leftover popcorn in a container or bag for up to two days. It may become stale or a bit soft if it sits too long.
This recipe is based on an large to extra large air fryer. For medium air fryers (3-5 liters in size) I suggest popping half the amount of popcorn (two tablespoons) at a time.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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