This is my first hot air popcorn maker in years. I used about half a cup of popcorn. The popcorn began popping within two minutes. I like that it is oil free. I did not like that as the kernels are twirling around, some of the kernels popped out and all over. But it is good for what I need it for.
So far so good! My son likes to make popcorn and this was perfect for him. I was under the impression that it mixed the butter into the popping corn, but it just heats the butter while popping, and doesn’t always melt all the way.