Cuisinart Hot Air Popcorn Maker Review

The Cuisinart CPM0100 MR Hot Air Popcorn Maker is a nice-looking piece of equipment that comes in a strong red finish and, most importantly, will make you a delicious 15 cups of popcorn in less than 3 minutes using nothing but kernels and hot air.

That’s right. This means that there is no oil used while making this amazing and timeless treat. Healthy? Yes. Worry not about frying in a pan or making sure you have enough oil or dumping hot oil down your drain (never do this! It clogs your pipes). None of that comes into play with the Cuisinart CPM-100MR Hot Air Popcorn Maker.

What’s more, the Cuisinart Hot Air Popcorn Maker allows you to create popcorn in every flavor imaginable, meaning the possibilities are virtually endless. Are you a sweet fan? Salty? Savory? What about spicy? Well, you can create any and all of these varieties with just a few ingredients and some creative imagining.

Try flavoring your freshly cooked popcorn with:

• Cheese
• Chili powder
• Most hot sauces
• Lemon zest
• Vinegar
• Garlic powder
• Curry powder
• Jerk seasoning
• Sesame seeds
• Syrups
• Cinnamon
• Chocolate sauce
• Sprinkles
• Coconut or almond butter, melted
• All types of salt
• And so much more!

Ideal Snack For Dieting

Popcorn makers such as the Cuisinart CPM-100MR Hot Air Popcorn Maker are ideal if you’re dieting. A cupful of popcorn contains as little as 30 calories by itself. While you can add a bit of melted butter to your popcorn thanks to the measuring cup (lid) on top that doubles as a butter warming tray, just remember to keep count of the calories. For example, one tablespoon of melted salted butter contains 102 calories and 12 grams of fat. All good things in moderation - just be sure to keep count if on a diet.

Also, if you plan to use the Cuisinart-100MR to help you lose weight, you may want to consider buying popcorn in bulk so that you always have some on hand. After all, if it’s always available, then it’s a quick, simple, smart go-to in place of other less healthy snacks.

The good news is you can use this particular model as often as you wish, which means you could have a batch of freshly popped delicious popcorn multiple times a day even!

In terms of portioning, it is completely in your control. Some popcorn suppliers sell small kernels whereas there are those who sell larger kernels. You can, therefore have fewer large kernels or a lot of small kernels and monitor the portion sizes, making it super simple to make smart and delicious choices for you and your loved ones.

Unpopped Kernels

If you do not want many unpopped kernels left at the end of the popcorn-making process, then this is the popcorn maker to use. While it’s likely you’ll always have a few unpopped kernels, the Cuisinart CPM-100MR leaves only a few unpopped kernels left. This means you have a lot less waste to dispose of.

Some may take a bit longer to get hot enough, but eventually all kernels pop!

If you wish to save those unpopped kernels so that you can use them another time, just place them in a bag. Every unpopped kernel should be kept separate from those that have not been put into the popcorn maker yet as they have been exposed to heat and will cook differently. After awhile, you should have enough unpopped kernels to create at least a cupful of delicious fresh popcorn.

Catching the Popcorn and Using the On-Off Switch

When it comes to catching the popcorn, simply place a bowl under the Cuisinart CPM-100MR chute and get ready as it tends to shoot the popcorn out quite quickly. Gather round with the family and watch!

What I particularly love about using a hot air popcorn popper - instead of a microwave or following instructions for a more traditional recipe where you make popcorn in a pot - is that you never have to worry about burning it.

Furthermore, while some popcorn makers don’t come with an on-off switch, the Cuisinart Hot Air Popcorn Maker does. This comes in very handy. You can simply push the button at any time and it will stop making popcorn. This means you won’t have to risk touching the unit as it can get hot.

The Cord

The Cuisinart’s cord is a very decent size at 32 inches, which may mean you’ll have to ensure the cord is not in the way or it cannot be reached by children so as to stay safe.

At the same time, the long cord certainly comes in handy if you would like to store or use your Cuisinart popcorn maker in multiple places on your kitchen counter. Simply move the unit towards you, place a bowl under the chute, and get ready to enjoy some very tasty popcorn a minute later.

Dishwasher Safe

One more awesome feature is that the Removable components of the Cuisinart CPM-100MR are dishwasher safe. This means that you don’t have to worry about bits of popcorn or butter getting stuck in the corners of the popcorn maker.

It also means you don’t have to do a separate wash for it either!

Thanks to how easy cleanup is, you can keep this popcorn maker clean and operating at its full capacity for many years!

It’s as easy as taking the popcorn maker apart and placing the pieces on your dishwasher’s lower rack. Once the popcorn maker is clean and dry, just put it back together and it is ready to serve you and your popcorn journey the next time you have a craving!

Convenient Size

The Cuisinart easypop hot air popcorn maker is very easy to store. Weighing in at a little over 3 pounds and standing at 8.3 inches tall, it can be stored away in a cupboard or in the corner of your kitchen. As these air poppers do not take up too much room, they are ideal for any size kitchen.

Ease of Storage and 3-Year Warranty

Now, let’s talk safety.

Your new Cuisinart CPM-100MR Hot Air Popcorn Maker comes with a 3-year warranty, which is very solid for a popcorn maker. Many popcorn makers come with a 1-year warranty that seems pretty standard in the industry. If a product comes with a 3-year warranty, it suggests that the manufacturer believes that it’s good quality and is likely to last a long time. This means you can have peace of mind knowing that your popcorn maker will last for at least 3 years.

In addition to the impressive Cuisinart’s 3-year warranty, the company also throws in a user manual including one that can be downloaded online in case you misplace your original one.

There’s also a video on Cuisinart’s site that demonstrates how to use the popcorn machine should you be unsure about anything. You can most definitely find other owners talking through its specifications and ways to solve common issues. Take advantage of the community!

Conclusion: Pros and Cons

As a final look, let’s visit some of the pros and cons associated with using the Cuisinart CPM-100MR Hot Air Popcorn Maker:

Pros

• You don’t have to use oil to make popcorn
• Popcorn used without oil can help you cut down on calories
• A lot cheaper to make a fresh popcorn at home than buying stale snacks from disgruntled employees the movie theater.
• You can add as many flavorings as you like
• You can enjoy a delicious cup or 2 of popcorn whenever you please
• This model comes with a 3-year warranty
• It takes just 3 minutes to create 15 cups of popcorn
• Makes for a great birthday or Christmas gift

Cons

• You may be left with a few unpopped kernels (very uncommon)

The Choice Is Yours!

In summary, it’s clear that the Cuisinart CPM-100MR Hot Air Popcorn Maker is a great popper to have in any kitchen. Safe, versatile, dishwasher safe, and healthy with the use of no butter, it is a perfect addition to your kitchen and compares extremely well with others of its kind.

Maintain peace of mind with the 3-year warranty, and put on your creative hat with endless popcorn possibilities.

As such, once you’ve received your new popcorn maker, the only thing you’ll have to worry about is what flavor popcorn you would like to try first!

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