Elite GourmetEPM145M 18-cup Hot Oil Stirring Popcorn Popper w/Measuring Cap & Reversible Serving Bowl & Butter Melting Tray, Great for Parties, Movie Night, Anytime Snack, Safety ETL Approved, Mint

Bought this because I saw a friend using it at their home. I received it cleaned it out and use it within an hour of it arriving. Worked better than I thought. Very easy to set up and use. Just as easy to clean. Recommend you clean up while it’s still warm. Great product.

I recently got this popcorn maker and it’s been a game-changer for movie nights! It’s super easy to use—just add the kernels, turn it on, and in a few minutes you have hot, fluffy popcorn that’s way better than store-bought.I also love that it doesn’t need any oil, so the popcorn comes out light and crunchy. The clear lid makes it fun to watch the kernels pop, which the kids absolutely love!Cleaning is a breeze too, and it doesn’t take up much counter space. Highly recommend this if you’re looking for a healthier, tastier popcorn option at home!

I’m giving this 4 stars because while it works really well, it’s best when used with smaller amounts of popcorn. When you keep the batch small, it *does* pop all the kernels and the result is light, fluffy popcorn that’s actually enjoyable to eat. That’s exactly what I was hoping for when I bought it, because my old method of popping in a pot just wasn’t cutting it. The popcorn was either chewy like Styrofoam or full of popped kernel tasting stuff.With this little popcorn-making buddy, the texture is fluffy and tasty every time. I usually add a bit of oil and salt before popping, and the results have been consistently good. I make one small batch, enjoy it, and then go back to make a second if I’m still in the popcorn groove..As for the bowl, I appreciate that the plastic lid flips over and doubles as a serving bowl. Still, I prefer to transfer the popcorn to a glass bowl, mostly out of caution with heating plastic, since there are concerns about toxins these days. If the design ever came in glass and ceramic, I’d be all in (even if it costs more).

I love the Elite Gourmet EPM330R; it's just what I needed to make delicious popcorn at home quickly and easily.✔ Easy to use: Just add the corn, a little oil, and turn on the machine. In just a few minutes, you'll have crispy, well-popped popcorn.✔ Automatic stirring: This prevents the kernels from burning and ensures all the popcorn cooks evenly.✔ Reversible bowl: I love that the lid converts into a serving bowl, so I make less of a mess. Plus, it's transparent, so I can see how the popcorn is popping.✔ Good capacity: Makes up to 12 cups, enough to share with family or friends.✔ Easy to clean: Just wipe the lid/bowl and base with a damp cloth. Super practical.Overall, it's an excellent popcorn maker, perfect for movie nights at home. I 100% recommend it. Worth every penny!

I bought this for my husband for his birthday last year. He loved it! Only reason I gave it a three star rating is because the bowl that holds the popcorn cracked in the first use. We still use it to pop the popcorn but then transfer to a different bowl. The one handle just recently broke on it. It is a great machine that does a great job popping popcorn.

I always loved the oldtime poppers with a round bottom pot over an electric element. Those went out with the invention of the microwave, I guess, and I have been microwaving popcorn ever since. I may be slightly addicted to popcorn. Is that a thing? This type of popper seemed like the closest modern version to the old style poppers which I always thought made much better popcorn than any microwave. Really pleased with this one for several reasons. The rotating bar spreads out the shortening (I use various flavored and unflavored coconut oils and sometimes a little butter) and it agitates the kernels very well as they pop. I have yet to find any burnt popcorn and hardly any unpopped hulls at all. It has a butter dispenser on top which works if you use some very thin slices of butter. It doesn't get quite enough steam to melt big chunks of butter by the time the corn is done so just keep your butter pats thin if you add them at all and they'll melt just in time. I haven't used a "flip" type popper since being burned with one many years ago. Happy to report that we haven't had any problem gently flipping this one over to use the lid as a bowl. The lid fits in well and no oil escapes if you just turn it over gently. It cleans up very well, too. There a little plastic 'bolt' that holds the agitator bar in place and it unscrews easily, it was designed ergonomically to be able to grab and turn it without struggling. The bar comes right out and i just hit those with soapy water and a hot rinse. I was handwashing the lid/bowl at first but I find that it cleans up great on the top rack of the dishwasher instead. I thought it might ruin the plastic but nope, it comes out perfectly clean and clear. Really happy with this popper - we're using it about every other night and have yet to discover any issues with it. Good price point, too.