There’s a measuring cup included and one cup of kernels makes a decent-sized bowl of popcorn in less than three minutes. For those of us inclined to drench our snacks in all things unhealthy, this machine has a special lid that can be used to melt butter (it's bad, but oh so good). If you want to add butter to the popcorn afterwards for a topping, then use the lid as a cup to melt it while the corn is being produced. If you’re serious about ice cream, this brushed-steel-effect ice cream maker has a 2-litre bowl capacity, so with 1. Also, its compact structure takes up very little space so you can keep it in a cupboard for discreet storing, or add an American diner-like accent to your kitchen decor!

As this is controlled with a separate switch, you could even have it on to add to the atmosphere when it isn’t in use. Despite its compact size, this popcorn maker can still serve up a batch of popcorn in around three to five minutes. Whilst air poppers are a lot of fun, some machines tended to push out the corn at quite a speed, sending hot popcorn across the room. If you’re using something on the hob or a machine with a rotating blade, you’ll probably need to add oil or butter to prevent the popcorn from sticking.Not to mention, its American retro design has tall glass windows that present the popcorn in its best possible way! Cost: If you just plan on using the popcorn machine on the odd occasion there's no need to spend a lot of money and a cheaper option will do the job. There's an internal light, so it'll look impressive in low-lighting, plus the container is removable for easy cleaning. Pre-freezing the inner bowl takes around eight hours, so it’s recommended that you pop it in the freezer the night before your sorbet-making session. With your average air-pop electrical machine, you simply measure out the right amount of kernels appropriate for your machine (this will usually be in the instruction booklet provided!

It’s made of BPA-free, high heat-resistant silicone and fits around five tablespoons of kernels in the bottom before it’s closed then popped (sorry…) in the microwave. Ice cream is one of the most common ultra-processed foods so by using an ice cream maker at home, you'll know what's gone into every scoop. Perfect if everyone loves a different flavour but it would be too much faff to add it all afterwards. If you want to keep the machine out on display and prefer popcorn cooked in oil, choose the American Originals cinema style popcorn maker instead to really make movie nights special. This may be a more manual way of making popcorn than the rest of the devices in this list but the results are worth it for the premium treat that it provides.This device works much in the same way as the Salter model above and similarly is relatively compact for those concerned about storage.

Or if you prefer a healthier-option, it does just a good job of churning out lower-fat frozen yoghurt and dairy-free sorbets.This is useful information to know as it helps you gauge how many servings you would need to make to get the amount that you desire. This comprehensive guide will tell you all you need to know about why reusable ice cubes work better for any occasion. It lives in the freezer with the peas inside it so doesn't take up much space and is always ready when we need it. If you air-pop your popcorn and flavour it with a pinch of salt or some other seasoning, it's a pretty simple and healthy snack. Do be aware a couple of reviewers say they still found some of the popcorn escaped from the machine so make sure you don’t overfill it.